That's all the coverage we have for you from the commentary desk. Do join us at 18:00 for the 3rd ODI between Australia and England. Till then, goodbye

Mahela Jayawardene: Rain was expected. Sri Lanka needs a bit of rain. It was a good match, unfortunately did not yield a result. We know what a quality side Pakistan is. We knew they'd come strongly at us. Kumar batted really well, Dilshan has been positive. We need to keep doing hard work. It's all about team effort, whoever gets in needs to get a big score. We have a quality bunch. We will try to win the game in Pallekele.

Misbah: Hafeez got a big score. Umar got a good fifty. It was a better performance and a good sign for us. Junaid was outstanding. Ajmal is in good nick. Bowling the opposition out on this kind of wicket is a great achievement. We are looking forward to Pallekele.

Junaid Khan: I am really happy. This was my comeback series and I am happy with my performance. My rhythm is better. I just bowled wicket to wicket on this tough pitch

Junaid Khan is the Man of the Match

That brings an end to a dull and drab Test. With the wicket being a batsman's paradise, there was little chance of the game yielding a result. Add to that a lot of rain and it meant that both teams got some excellent batting practice. Sangakkara, Dilshan, Hafeez and Azhar Ali were the stars while Junaid Khan impressed with his incisive bowling on a dead wicket. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony.

The skippers agree to shake their hands and walk off. The game is offically drawn.

21.6

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, gives this a lot of loop on middle, Sangakkara flicks it to midwicket

21.5

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, SIX, while Mahela is struggling, Sanga is batting like a dream. Tossed up on middle, Sangakkara comes down the track and lofts it over the deep midwicket boundary for a huge six

21.4

Abdur Rehman to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, well tossed up outside off, it is a touch short, Mahela Jayawardene plays it with really soft hands, it dies on the slip fielder and he misfields, the batsmen pick a single

21.3

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, drives a fuller delivery down to long on

21.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, well tossed up and turning in, Sangakkara defends it off the backfoot

21.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, fuller on middle, Sangakkara flicks it to the mid on fielder

20.6

Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, pushed through quicker on the pads, Mahela Jayawardene works it to the short leg fielder

Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, well tossed up on middle, Mahela Jayawardene gets on the front foot and gets an inside edge onto the pads, muffled appeals from the Pakistanis

20.3

Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, pushed through quicker outside off, Mahela Jayawardene goes back and defends it

Mahela Jayawardene, right handed bat, comes to the crease

20.2

Ajmal to Paranavitana, out Lbw!! Finally Ajmal gets a wicket. Flatter on middle, Paranavitana was well forward, but the ball went the other way and hit him on the front pad. It would have gone on to hit middle and leg, good decision from the umpire. Paranavitana lbw b Ajmal 33(72) [4s-4]

Ajmal to Paranavitana, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

20.1

Ajmal to Paranavitana, 2 runs, tossed up on middle, Paranavitana flicks it to the midwicket fielder, he misfields and Sri Lanka get a couple

19.6

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, 1 run, drives this full delivery down to long on

19.5

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through quicker on middle, Paranavitana defends it to the short leg fielder

19.4

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, on the pads, Paranavitana looks to sweep, it goes off the pads to the leg slip fielder

19.3

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, plays this delivery back to the bowler

19.2

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through on pads, Paranavitana looks to defend, does not get bat on that

19.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, well tossed up outside off, Sangakkara drives it down to long on

18.6

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, darted in on middle, Paranavitana defends it solidly again

18.5

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, on middle, Paranavitana places his bat in front of the pads and blocks

18.4

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, tossed up on middle, Paranavitana once again blocks solidly

18.3

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, flatter on middle, Paranavitana defends it off the front foot

18.2

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, flatter outside off, Paranavitana plays this off the backfoot to short third man

18.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, well tossed up outside off, Sangakkara drives it down to long off for a single

17.6

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, straighter on middle, Paranavitana gets in line of the ball to defend

17.5

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, well tossed up outside off, Paranavitana goes back, deep in his crease and defends it

17.4

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, well tossed up outside off, Paranavitana gets on the front foot and blocks it

17.3

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, FOUR, shuffles across and dabs this delivery from his pads in between the leg gully and the keeper to the boundary rope

17.2

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, well tossed up outside off, Paranavitana gets well forward and defends it

17.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Sangakkara works it to short fine leg for a single

16.6

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, lets this delivery pitched outside off go through as well

16.5

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, cuts this short delivery to the short third man region

16.4

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through quicker outside off, left alone by Paranavitana

16.3

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through quicker on the pads, Paranavitana looks to work it to the leg side, the ball lobs up off the pads to short leg

16.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, punches this off the backfoot through the cover region for a single

16.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, well tossed up outside off, it spins across Sangakkara who lets it go through

15.6

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, this one is flatter and pushed through outside off, Paranavitana stays in his crease and plays it to the cover point region

15.5

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, gets on the front foot and blocks a full delivery

15.4

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, on the pads, Paranavitana gets on the front foot and looks to pad it away, loud appeal from the bowler for an LBW decision, but is turned down

15.3

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, drives this fuller length delivery down to long on

15.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, pushed through on the pads, Sangakkara works it off the pads to the square leg region

15.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, floated up outside off, Sangakkara gets on the front foot and defends it

14.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, short and outside off, Sangakkara punches it off the backfoot, square of the wicket for a single

14.5

Ajmal to Paranavitana, 1 run, straighter on middle, Paranavitana drives it to long on for a single

14.4

Ajmal to Paranavitana, FOUR, waits for this floated up delivery to turn away, Paranavitana cuts it past point for a boundary.

14.3

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, well tossed up outside off, Paranavitana lets it go through to the keeper

14.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, on the pads, Sangakkara plays it to fine leg for a single

14.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, FOUR, well tossed up outside off, Sangakkara stands tall and drives it past mid off for a boundary

13.6

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, lets this tossed up delivery on the pads go through, the keeper does not move and the ball rolls to the boundary rope. No shot offered and the umpire signals dead ball

13.5

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through quicker on the pads, Paranavitana works it to the leg gully fielder

13.4

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through quicker on middle, Paranavitana stays down and defends

13.3

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, a bit straighter, Sangakkara flicks it to deep midwicket for a single

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, pushed through quicker on the stumps, Sangakkara flicks it to short leg

12.6

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, this delivery is driven straight back to the bowler

12.5

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, flatter and straighter on middle, Paranavitana defends it.

12.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Sangakkara pushes it to the left of the bowler, the non striker wanted the single, Sanga sends him back and the throw from the bowler is wide resulting in an overthrow

12.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, lets this tossed up delivery outside off to spin into the keeper's gloves

12.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, FOUR, tossed up on middle, Sangakkara gets forward and drives it through the mid on region for a boundary

12.1

Ajmal to Paranavitana, 1 run, pushed through quicker outside off, Paranavitana plays it to short third and takes off for a quick single

Kumar Sangakkara, left handed bat, comes to the crease

11.6

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, out Lbw!! The first Sri Lankan wicket falls. Pushed through quicker on the pads, Dilshan looks to defend it off the backfoot and is hit on the back pad. Rehman appealed vociferously and the umpire Taufel rules in his favor. Dilshan is not impressed with the decision, but I doubt if his staying at the crease would have made any difference to the outcome of the game. Dilshan lbw b Abdur Rehman 28(33) [4s-2 6s-1]

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

11.5

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Paranavitana punches it off the backfoot to sweeper cover for a single

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, shorter on the pads, Paranavitana works it to the leg side

11.2

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through quicker on the off stump, Paranavitana defends it off the front foot

11.1

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, floated up outside off, Paranavitana plays it to cover

10.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, 2 runs, down the leg side, Dilshan paddles it away to fine leg for a couple

10.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, comes around the wicket and spears this into middle, Dilshan turns it to the leg side

10.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, 2 runs, gives this a bit more air, Dilshan comes down the track and drives it past cover for a couple

10.3

Ajmal to Dilshan, SIX, clean hitting from Dilshan. Tossed up outside off, Dilshan gets down the track and smashes it over the long off boundary

10.2

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, well tossed up outside off, Dilshan once again blocks it solidly

10.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, well tossed up outside off, Dilshan gets on the front foot and defend it

9.6

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through quicker on middle, Paranavitana pads it away

9.5

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, floated up on middle, Paranavitana gets on the front foot and defends it

9.4

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, down the leg side, wide called

9.3

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, gets well forward and pushes it to silly point

9.2

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, plays this flatter delivery to the leg gully fielder

9.1

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, pushes it back to the bowler

8.6

Ajmal to Paranavitana, 1 run, down the leg side, Paranavitana places it past short leg for a single

8.5

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through quicker on the stumps, Paranavitana defends it solidly

8.4

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, floated up outside off, Paranavitana gets on the front foot and blocks it solidly

8.3

Ajmal to Paranavitana, 2 runs, on the pads, Paranavitana works it down to fine leg for a couple

8.2

Ajmal to Paranavitana, no run, lets this delivery pitched outside off go through to the keeper

8.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, fuller on the pads, Dilshan works it to fine leg for a single

Saeed Ajmal, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

7.6

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, down the leg side, Paranavitana does not get any bat on that

7.5

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, pushed through quicker on off stump, Paranavitana once again blocks it

7.4

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, fuller on middle, Paranavitana stays low and defends it

7.3

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, fuller outside off, Paranavitana flicks it to mid on

7.2

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, works this slightly shorter delivery to the leg slip region

7.1

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, well tossed up on off stump and turning in, Paranavitana gets forward and defends

6.6

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Paranavitana glances it down to fine leg for a single

6.5

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, back of a length delivery on middle, Paranavitana defends it solidly off the backfoot

6.4

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, short of length delivery nipping in, Paranavitana sways away and lets it go through

6.3

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Dilshan pulls it to deep midwicket for a single

6.2

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery on middle, Dilshan lets it go over his bead

6.1

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, full and outside off, Dilshan drives it to mid off

5.6

Abdur Rehman to Paranavitana, no run, well tossed up outside off, Paranavitana gets on the front foot and defends

5.5

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 1 run, short and turning in, Dilshan cuts it to backward point, hesitates a bit before completing the single

5.4

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, floated up on middle and turning away, Dilshan plays it to short third man

5.3

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, on the pads, Dilshan plays it down to the leg slip area

5.2

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, well tossed up outside off, Dilshan pushes forward and defends it

5.1

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, short and on middle, Dilshan cuts it to point

Abdur Rehman, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

4.6

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, good length delivery outside off, Paranavitana stays back and plays it to point

4.5

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle, Dilshan works it to midwicket for a single

4.4

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, full on middle, Dilshan pushes it back to the bowler

4.3

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery nipping in from outside off, Dilshan lets it go through, it was quite close to the off stump, good leave

4.2

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, good length delivery outside off, Dilshan drives it off the front foot to cover

4.1

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery nipping in from outside off, Dilshan pushes it off the backfoot to the bowler

3.6

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, full and wide outside off, Paranavitana gets on the front foot and defends it to point

3.5

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Paranavitana

3.4

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle, Dilshan works it to the leg side for a single

3.3

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, FOUR, full on middle, Dilshan drives it past mid on for a boundary. Not exactly well timed, but it had enough on it to reach the fence

3.2

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, 1 run, full and outside off, Paranavitana drives and gets an inside edge to the midwicket region, hurries across for a quick single

3.1

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Paranavitana goes back and defends it to cover

2.6

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off, Paranavitana drives it through cover for a single

2.5

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, FOUR, back of a length delivery outside off, Paranavitana stays back and blocks it solidly, through the slip cordon for a boundary

2.4

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Paranavitana lets it go through to the keeper

2.3

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, short of length delivery on middle, Dilshan pulls it to deep square leg for a single

2.2

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Dilshan defends it off the backfoot

2.1

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 2 runs, good length delivery on off stump, Dilshan defends it to cover and takes off for a quick single. A wide throw from the fielder results in an over throw

1.6

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, back of a length delivery on middle, Paranavitana stays back and defends solidly

1.5

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Dilshan punches it off the backfoot to sweeper cover for a single

1.4

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Dilshan

1.3

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside off, Dilshan smashes it off the front foot to sweeper cover for a boundary

1.2

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, good length delivery on off stump, Dilshan defends it off the front foot

1.1

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, fuller length delivery angling in from outside off, it nips away and beats the outside edge of Dilshan

Aizaz Cheema, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Dilshan pushes it to cover for a quick single

0.5

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, good length delivery nipping in from around the wicket, Dilshan looks to defend and it beats the bat to the keeper. Loud appeal from the keeper and bowler, but is turned down by the umpire

0.4

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off, Paranavitana plays it to cover for an easy single

0.3

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, 4 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Paranavitana punches it to point, Rehman picks up the ball and sends in a throw at the non striker end, the ball ricochets off the stumps to the boundary rope

0.2

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, FOUR, good length delivery outside off, Paranavitana opens the face of the bat and runs it past gully to the third man boundary

0.1

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, fuller length delivery nipping in from outside off, Paranavitana lets it go through to the keeper

Paranavitana and Dilshan are at the crease. Paranavitana is on strike. Junaid Khan will open the attack

Herath to Adnan Akmal, no run, a bit shorter and turning away, Adnan Akmal plays it to second slip

17.5

Herath to Adnan Akmal, no run, well tossed up and turning away, Adnan Akmal gets forward and plays it to slip

17.4

Herath to Umar, 1 run, flatter outside off, Umar plays it to the cover region for a single

17.3

Herath to Umar, no run, turns a delivery spinning in to the leg side

17.2

Herath to Umar, no run, floated up outside off, Umar goes back an defends

17.1

Herath to Umar, no run, floated up on off stump, Umar gets on the front foot and defends

Rangana Herath, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

16.6

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, floated up and turning in from outside off, Adnan Akmal stays back and turns in to the leg side

16.5

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, floated up on off stump, it turns into the pads, Adnan Akmal works it to the leg side

Pakistan did well to bowl Sri Lanka out for a relatively cheap total. The last 5 wickets went for just 21 runs. Coming out to bat, Pakistan batted with intent and sent out Abdur Rehman as a pinch hitter. He responded to the call by scoring some really quick runs. Either way, this game is petering towards a dull draw. Join us in 20 minutes to find out what happens in the remaning 2 hours.

16.4

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, out Bowled!! Gone. That brings an end to a nice little cameo from Rehman. Shorter delivery on middle, Abdur Rehman jumps down the track to smash it and misses. The ball clips the leg bail and Randiv gets his second wicket. That will be Tea on Day 5. Abdur Rehman b Randiv 36(22) [4s-3 6s-3]

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

16.3

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, SIX, this is really good entertainment! Tossed up on middle, Abdur Rehman comes down the track and lofts it over the deep midwicket fence for another six.

16.2

Randiv to Umar, 1 run, flicked off the pads to deep midwicket for a single

16.1

Randiv to Umar, no run, floated up on middle, Umar defends it off the front foot

15.6

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, 2 runs, cuts this back of a length delivery on middle over the point fielder for another couple

15.5

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, no run, short of length delivery on middle, Abdur Rehman ducks under it

15.4

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, FOUR, excellent timing from Rehman, he is really enjoying himself, short and outside off, Abdur Rehman opens the face to guide it past the slip fielder down to the boundary rope

15.3

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, 2 runs, lovely shot, but there was a fielder stationed there! Short and outside off, Abdur Rehman cuts it impressively to the point region, where Herath dives in to go for the catch, he stops the ball and the batsmen pick a couple

15.2

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Umar plays it off the front foot to cover point for a single

15.1

Pradeep to Umar, FOUR, good length delivery outside off, Umar drives it on the up past the bowler down to long on for a boundary

14.6

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, no run, straighter delivery down the leg side, Abdur Rehman looks to pull and misses

14.5

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, SIX, tossed up on middle, Abdur Rehman makes room and smashes it over the long on fence for another huge six. Brilliantly timed

14.4

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, no run, pitched down the leg side, Abdur Rehman looks to sweep, does not get bat on it

14.3

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, no run, floated up on the pads, Abdur Rehman works it to the square leg fielder

14.2

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, FOUR, floated up on off stump, Abdur Rehman goes for a wild slog, gets an inside edge which goes past the leg stump to the fine leg boundary.

14.1

Randiv to Umar, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Umar stays back and cuts it to third man for a single

13.6

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, no run, short of length delivery on middle, Abdur Rehman looks to pull and misses

13.5

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, no run, short of length delivery on middle, Abdur Rehman ducks under it

13.4

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Umar punches it off the front foot to deep point

13.3

Pradeep to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery angling in, Umar goes on the backfoot and plays it to point

13.2

Pradeep to Umar, no run, good length delivery outside off, Umar gets on the front foot and drives it to mid off

13.1

Pradeep to Umar, no run, good length delivery down the leg side, Umar looks to flick and misses

12.6

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, SIX, Huge hit from Rehman. Tossed up on middle, Abdur Rehman comes down the track and lofts it over the bowler's head, it manages to cross the boundary rope. First six for him

12.5

Randiv to Umar, 1 run, cuts this short delivery off the backfoot to sweeper cover for a single

12.4

Randiv to Umar, no run, how close was that? Floated up on middle, Umar gets forward to defend, is struck on the front pad and in front of the stumps. Loud appeal from the bowler, but the batsman was well forward and that forces umpire Taufel to rule in his favor

12.3

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, 1 run, well tossed up on middle, Abdur Rehman sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single

12.2

Randiv to Umar, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Umar pushes it to mid on for a single

12.1

Randiv to Umar, no run, well tossed up on middle from around the wicket, Umar gets on the front foot and defends

11.6

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, no run, back of a length delivery on the body, Abdur Rehman ducks under it and lets it go through

11.5

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, good length delivery angled across Umar, he drives it past point for a single

11.4

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Abdur Rehman pushes it to mid off and takes off for a quick single, even a direct hit at the non striker end can't run him out

11.3

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, FOUR, almost went for the maximum. SHort and outside off, Abdur Rehman cuts, gets an outside edge which flies over the slip cordon and drops just short of the boundary rope

11.2

Pradeep to Abdur Rehman, no run, short of length delivery on middle, Abdur Rehman ducks under it

11.1

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Umar opens the face of the bat and guides it to third man for a single

10.6

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, no run, looks to cut and misses another short delivery outside off

10.5

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, no run, floated up outside off, it bounces up a bit, Abdur Rehman goes back and defends it to cover

10.4

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, no run, well tossed up outside off, Abdur Rehman looks to cut and misses it. Lots of turn and bounce for the bowler

Abdur Rehman, left handed bat, comes to the crease

10.3

Randiv to Hafeez, out Caught by Dilshan!! Probably the softest dismissal of this Test. Tossed up on middle, Hafeez comes down the track and flicks it straight to Dilshan at square leg. Simple catch for him and Hafeez has to make his way back. Hafeez c Dilshan b Randiv 21(26) [4s-2]

Randiv to Hafeez, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

10.2

Randiv to Umar, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Umar cuts it to deep point for a single

10.1

Randiv to Umar, no run, well tossed up on middle, Umar gets on the front foot and defends

Suraj Randiv, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

9.6

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, flicks this good length delivery from the pads to deep midwicket for a single

9.5

Pradeep to Umar, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Umar looks to flick, is struck on the pads and the umpire declines the LBW appeal from the bowler

9.4

Pradeep to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Umar

9.3

Pradeep to Umar, FOUR, back of a length delivery angled across Umar, he guides it to third man boundary

9.2

Pradeep to Umar, no run, loud appeal for a caught behind, but not given. Length delivery angled across Umar, he looks to open the face and misses, Sanga goes up immediately, but is not given

9.1

Pradeep to Umar, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside off, Umar gets forward and smashes it over the mid off fielder's head for a boundary

8.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, short of length delivery on the body, Hafeez looks to run down the track, but then lets it go through to the keeper

8.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Umar works it to backward square leg for a single

8.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Umar pushes it off the backfoot to cover point

8.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, FOUR, short of length delivery outside off, Umar pulls it, does not time it really well, but it goes through the vacant area for a boundary

8.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Umar defends it solidly off the front foot

8.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off, Hafeez looks to drive, gets an outside edge which rolls past point for a single

7.6

Pradeep to Umar, no run, good length delivery on off stump, Umar stays back and defends it back to the bowler

7.5

Pradeep to Umar, no run, good length delivery outside off, Umar gets on the front foot and defends it to cover

7.4

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Hafeez pushes it to mid off and takes off for a quick single

7.3

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Umar cuts it to third man for a single

7.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, 3 runs, good length delivery on middle, Hafeez works it to deep midwicket, comes back for three

7.1

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, back of a length delivery angled across the batsman, he cuts it to deep backward point for a single

6.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, 1 run, fuller length delivery nipping away, Umar pushes off the front foot to cover point and scampers across for a quick single

6.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Umar pushes it off the front foot to cover

6.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, 2 runs, good length delivery on the pads, Umar works it to deep midwicket for a couple

6.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, good length delivery on off stump, Hafeez pushes it off the front foot to mid on

6.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, FOUR, comes down the track to smash it, edges this length delivery over the slip region for a boundary.

6.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery outside off, Hafeez pushes it off the front foot to cover

5.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Hafeez punches it off the backfoot to deep point for a single

5.5

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery down the leg side, it clips the pads into the keeper's gloves

5.4

Pradeep to Hafeez, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the pads, Hafeez works it through midwicket for a couple

5.3

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Hafeez goes on the backfoot and pushes it to mid on

5.2

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Umar works it to deep square leg for a single

5.1

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the pads, Hafeez flicks it to fine leg for a single

4.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, length delivery angled across Umar who lets it go through to the keeper

4.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Hafeez pushes it to mid off for a single

4.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, 1 run, Umar nudges this length delivery on middle to square leg for a single

4.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, full ball just outside off, driven straight to mid on

4.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Umar twirls his wrists nicely and whips it to deep square leg for a couple

4.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Umar gets forward and drives it to mid on

3.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, catch dropped by Prasanna, short ball and zipping away off the deck outside off, Hafeez goes for the pull but he is early into the shot, he swings and gets a bottom edge that is fluffed by the keeper

3.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, no ball, fuller length ball that bends back in just outside off, Hafeez straight drives it past Pradeep and it rolls to mid on, but the bowler has overstepped

3.5

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, this delivery swings back in slightly on the middle and leg stump, Umar tucks it behind square on the leg side

3.4

Pradeep to Umar, no run, almost dragged it back on, short of a good length ball just outside off, Umar plays away from the body with an angled bat, gets an inside edge that just goes past the off stump

3.3

Pradeep to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Umar defends it

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, shortish delivery outside off, punched off the back foot to mid off

2.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery slanted across outside off, Umar shoulders arms

2.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Umar gets forward and smothers it to the off side

2.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, Kula bowls it on a good length outside off, punched to mid off

2.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, back of a length delivery and it curls away just outside off, Umar watches it and lets it go

2.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, short of length ball and it cuts away outside off, Umar taps it to point

2.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, FOUR, Umar is in wonderful touch, good length ball and straight on middle, Umar plants his front foot across and creams it to the widish long on fence

1.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, top delivery from Pradeep, full ball angled in and it snakes away late just outside off, Hafeez pushes at it and the ball sneaks past the outside edge

1.5

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, short in length just outside off, Hafeez punches it to mid on

1.4

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length ball and swerving away outside off, Hafeez pushes it to cover

1.3

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery angled in on leg stump, Hafeez looks to flick it to the leg side but the ball hits the pad and rolls to the ground

1.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, poor shot from Hafeez this time, this is again short and it darts away outside off, it kicks up from the deck as Hafeez goes fishing at it, the ball goes past the outside edge

1.1

Pradeep to Hafeez, FOUR, poor start for Pradeep, short ball and it veers away outside off, Hafeez stays on the crease and crisply punches it to sweeper cover for a boundary

Nuwan Pradeep, comes into the attack

0.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, Umar again walks down the track and Kulasekara bowls a good length ball that bends back in on the middle and leg stump, Umar gets hit on the pad and it rolls to the off side

0.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, short in length on the middle and leg stump and it zips away wide outside off, Umar reaches out for it and taps it to point

Two slips and a gully in place.

0.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, pitched up delivery just outside off, Umar taps it to mid off

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, this delivery darts back in from a good length on the middle and leg stump, Hafeez closes the bat face and works it to deep square leg, he wanted a couple but Umar sends him back

0.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, Kula starts off with a full ball outside off, it keeps a bit low and Hafeez lets it go

Umar and Hafeez are at the crease. Umar is on strike. Nuwan Kulasekara will open the attack

Sri Lanka have lost 5 wickets for the addition of 24 runs after lunch. Sangakkara missed out on a double ton. Junaid picked up his second five wicket haul while Rehman snapped up four wickets. Join us in a bit for the Pakistan second innings.

124.4

Abdur Rehman to Pradeep, out Caught by Ajmal!! Rehman wraps it up. Tossed up delivery and wide outside off, it breaks away a touch as Pradeep tries to slog it down the ground, he miscues it completely and Ajmal at mid on runs back to take the catch, Pakistan will be very happy with their effort after the lunch break. Pradeep c Ajmal b Abdur Rehman 1(7)

Abdur Rehman to Pradeep, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

124.3

Abdur Rehman to Pradeep, no run, ripper from Rehman, flighted delivery and given a lot more air on the off stump, it spins past the bat and Pradeep is beaten

124.2

Abdur Rehman to Pradeep, no run, drifting in on the middle and leg stump, nudged to the leg side

124.1

Abdur Rehman to Pradeep, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Pradeep defends it

123.6

Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, the bouncer but it a bit too high on the stumps, Herath bends down

123.5

Junaid Khan to Herath, FOUR, short of length ball outside off, Herath clears the front leg and mows the slog to the deep mid wicket fence

123.4

Junaid Khan to Pradeep, 1 run, good length ball on the middle and leg stump, Pradeep pushes at it slightly away from the body and gets an inside edge that rolls to deep square leg

123.3

Junaid Khan to Pradeep, no run, full ball and this curls back in slightly with the angle just outside off, Pradeep watches it and lets it go

123.2

Junaid Khan to Pradeep, no run, full ball speared in on middle, Pradeep blocks it

123.1

Junaid Khan to Herath, 1 run, fuller length ball and it swerves back in just outside off, Herath prods forward and stabs it to deep point

Nuwan Pradeep, right handed bat, comes to the crease

122.6

Abdur Rehman to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Adnan Akmal!! Superb bowling from Rehman. He pushes this quicker delivery through, it lands on a good length and it spins away sharply, Prasanna looked to drag the bat inside the line but the ball takes the thick outside edge, Adnan takes a sharp catch. Prasanna Jayawardene c Adnan Akmal b Abdur Rehman 6(15)

Abdur Rehman to Prasanna Jayawardene, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

122.5

Abdur Rehman to Prasanna Jayawardene, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Prasanna charges down the track and smothers it to the ground

122.4

Abdur Rehman to Prasanna Jayawardene, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Prasanna defends it to the leg side

Abdur Rehman to Herath, no run, flatter delivery just outside off and it spins back in, Herath moves to the off side and looks to tickle it to fine leg, the ball brushes the pad and falls just in front of leg slip

122.1

Abdur Rehman to Prasanna Jayawardene, 1 run, flatter ball just outside off, Prasanna pushes it to long on

121.6

Junaid Khan to Herath, FOUR, Herath gets off the mark in style, slightly short from Junaid just outside off, Herath stays back and pulls it to deep mid wicket for a boundary

This is the 3rd five wicket haul by a Pakistan bowler at the SSC. It is a big effort from Junaid, considering that it is one of the flattest pitches in Sri Lanka. Even bowling on national highway strips might be easier than on this surface.

121.5

Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Herath defends it

121.4

Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, fuller length ball that tails back in, supeb reverse swing bowling from Junaid, Herath looks to squeeze it out and gets an inside edge onto the pad

121.3

Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, back of a length delivery slanted in from wide of the crease, Herath tucks it to square leg

Rangana Herath, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Both of Junaid's five wicket hauls have come against Sri Lanka. He has been the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan in this Test and on this dead pitch.

121.2

Junaid Khan to Nuwan Kulasekara, out Bowled!! 2nd five wicket haul in Tests for Junaid. He thoroughly deserves it. Full delivery from round the wicket, it bends back in late as Kulasekara goes for the drive, gets a bottom edge back onto the stumps, Pakistan are wrapping it up quickly here. Nuwan Kulasekara b Junaid Khan 0(5)

Junaid Khan to Nuwan Kulasekara, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

121.1

Junaid Khan to Prasanna Jayawardene, 1 run, Junaid bowls this delivery full on the pads and Prasanna flicks it to deep mid wicket

Sangakkara is the third batsmen to have been stranded in the 190's in consecutive Tests. Oh boy, he was furious when he marched back to the pavilion. The other two are Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan.

Abdur Rehman to Nuwan Kulasekara, no run, quicker ball on the middle and leg stump, Kula dead bats it to the ground

120.4

Abdur Rehman to Nuwan Kulasekara, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Kula prods forward and defends it

120.3

Abdur Rehman to Nuwan Kulasekara, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Kula blocks it

Nuwan Kulasekara, right handed bat, comes to the crease

120.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, out Caught by Umar!! Sangakkara cannot believe it. He has thrown away a golden opportunity to score a double ton. Rehman floats this delivery with a bit more air on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara charges down the track and looks to flick it over mid wicket, the ball breaks back in and the bat turns in his hand, he mistimes the swipe and Umar at square leg takes a simple catch, Sangakkara is absolutely gutted. Sangakkara c Umar b Abdur Rehman 192(351) [4s-15 6s-1]

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, Junaid stays wide of the crease and bowls a full delivery outside off, Sangakkara bends the back leg and crisply drives it to cover, but straight to the fielder

119.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length ball in the channel just outside off, Sangakkara limply pushes it back to Junaid

119.4

Junaid Khan to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, good length ball angling in sharply on middle and off, Prasanna walks across to the off side and plants the front foot across to flick it to deep backward square leg, gets off the mark

119.3

Junaid Khan to Prasanna Jayawardene, no run, full ball just outside off, Prasanna is batting from well outside the popping crease and he defends it to the off side

119.2

Junaid Khan to Prasanna Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery angled in on the off stump and it darts away sharply, Prasanna drags his bat inside the line and lets it go

119.1

Junaid Khan to Prasanna Jayawardene, no run, short of length ball in the zone outside off, Prasanna leaves it

118.6

Abdur Rehman to Prasanna Jayawardene, leg byes, 1 run, full and quick ball on the pads, Prasanna looks to glance it to fine leg, but the ball dips on him and it goes off the boot past Adnan, they sneak a leg bye

118.5

Abdur Rehman to Prasanna Jayawardene, no run, quicker delivery on the middle and leg stump, Prasanna blocks it

118.4

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, short in length and spinning back in, Sangakkara goes on the backfoot and clips it to deep square leg

118.3

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 2 runs, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara skips down the track and short-arm jabs it to deep square leg, they run quickly for a couple

118.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery drifting in on middle, Sangakkara defends it to the ground

118.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery and breaking in just outside off, Sangakkara blocks it

Junaid Khan to Prasanna Jayawardene, no run, good length ball just outside off, Prasanna blocks it to mid on

117.4

Junaid Khan to Prasanna Jayawardene, no run, loud shout for an LBW but not given, full ball speared in on the off stump, Prasanna shuffles to the off side and looks to work it to the leg side, he gets hit on the pad and Junaid appeals for an LBW, but the impact was fractionally outside the line of off stump

Prasanna Jayawardene, right handed bat, comes to the crease

117.3

Junaid Khan to Mathews, out Caught by Adnan Akmal!! Junaid continues his impressive show. He comes round the wicket for the right hander and angles in a full ball just outside off, it straightens a touch and Mathews pokes at it, the thick edge is gobbled up by Adnan and Mathews misses out on a half-century. Mathews c Adnan Akmal b Junaid Khan 47(101) [4s-4 6s-1]

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Sangakkara blocks it solidly which is his forte

Junaid Khan [24.0-6-58-3] is back into the attack

116.6

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Sangakkara shimmies down the track and thumps it to long on

116.5

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, 1 run, flatter delivery outside off, Mathews punches it to wide long off, that delivery did not spin much as the previous deliveries

116.4

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, this delivery spins away slowly from a short of length outside off, Mathews taps it to point

116.3

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, loopy delivery on the off stump, Mathews blocks it

116.2

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, this delivery spins away slowly outside off, Mathews plunges forward and stabs it to backward point

116.1

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, slightly short in length on middle, Mathews is cramped for room as he pulls it to mid wicket without any timing

Slip, silly point in place as Rehman runs in.

Welcome to the post-lunch session. Sri Lanka have avoided the follow-on and are all set to inflict more pain on Pakistan. The weather is fine for the moment and we shall have uninterrupted play.

89 runs have been scored in this session. Sangakkara and Mathews have been absolutely wonderful. They did not present any chances and feasted on this placid track. Junaid Khan troubled the batsmen a touch but the other bowlers have found the going tough. Ajmal, in particular, has been very disappointing in this match. Sri Lanka have avoided the follow-on and one sees this Test meandering away to a draw. Join us at 12:40 PM for the second session.

115.6

Azhar Ali to Sangakkara, no run, in the air but safe, tossed up delivery just outside off and it breaks back in, Sangakkara gets forward and stabs at it, gets an inside edge onto the pad and it lobs up to the off side but falls safely, that will be lunch

115.5

Azhar Ali to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara nudges it to short leg

115.4

Azhar Ali to Sangakkara, no run, this leg-break spins back in at pace, Sangakkara taps it to point

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, pushed back to the bowler

114.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, quicker ball on the pads, Sangakkara nudges it

114.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, SIX, classy shot from Sangakkara, tossed up delivery again from Ajmal on the stumps, Sangakkara advances down the track and clobbers it over the ropes at long on, that also brings up Ajmal's century

114.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Sangakkara drives it back to the bowler

113.6

Azhar Ali to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Mathews defends it back to the bowler

113.5

Azhar Ali to Sangakkara, 1 run, the slider from Azhar again on the off stump, Sangakkara nudges it to square leg

113.4

Azhar Ali to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump and it spins down the leg side, Sangakkara attempts the leg glance but he does not make connection

113.3

Azhar Ali to Mathews, 1 run, slow and short delivery spinning away outside off, Mathews stays back and cracks it to widish long off

113.2

Azhar Ali to Mathews, 2 runs, a low dipping full toss on the middle and leg stump, Mathews whips it to deep mid wicket for a couple

113.1

Azhar Ali to Sangakkara, 1 run, Azhar bowls this with a slightly low arm action and gets it to straighten, Sangakkara was playing for the turn and gets an outside edge that rolls to point

Azhar Ali [2.0-0-3-0] is back into the attack

112.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, flatter ball outside off, Sangakkara pats it to point and hares through for a quick single

112.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, Sangakkara taps it to the leg side

112.4

Ajmal to Mathews, 1 run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Mathews works it to backward square leg and Sri Lanka have avoided the follow-on

112.3

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery on leg stump, Mathews pads it away

112.2

Ajmal to Mathews, FOUR, poor ball from Ajmal, quick and short ball outside off, Mathews goes right back and creams it to the deep extra cover fence

112.1

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, quick and straight ball on the off stump, pushed to short leg

Saeed Ajmal [32.0-0-93-1] is back into the attack

111.6

Hafeez to Mathews, 1 run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Mathews works it behind square on the leg side

111.5

Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, this delivery spins away from a good length outside off, Sangakkara eases it to point

111.4

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, Sangakkara blocks it

111.3

Hafeez to Mathews, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, drilled to long on

111.2

Hafeez to Mathews, no run, quicker ball pushed through from round the wicket, Mathews goes on the backfoot and nudges it to square leg

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, gets forward and dabs it to point

107.4

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery on middle and it spins away slowly, Mathews pushes it to point

107.3

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery on middle and off, Mathews defends it to silly point

107.2

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, SIX, brilliant shot from Mathews, Rehman floats this delivery up with a bit more air outside off, Mathews charges down the track and launches it well back into the stands at long off

107.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, flatter ball and spinning in on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara tucks it to backward square leg

106.6

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, fuller in length on middle and off, pushed down rather awkwardly to mid off

106.5

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery on mmiddle and off, Mathews stays back and taps it to the on side

106.4

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, short ball close to the off stump, punched back to the bowler

106.3

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, good length ball and it bends back in with the angle just outside off, Mathews defends it to the off side

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball on the off stump, Sangakkara drives it to mid off

105.6

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, Rehman is bowling wicket to wicket and Mathews nudges it to the on side

105.5

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, Rehman floats this on the off stump and Mathews gets forward to smother it to the ground

105.4

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, full and flat on middle, Mathews is solid in defence

105.3

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, tossed up on middle, Mathews blocks it

105.2

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Mathews defends it

Chishti Mujahid, the veteran Pakistan commentator, points out to match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the SSC in 1997. Mohammad Zahid and Shahid Nazir, the pace bowlers broke down after the first innings and the second innings was bowled entirely by spinners.

105.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Sangakkara plunges forward and nudges it to mid wicket, that is also the fifty partnership between these two

104.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 1 run, again short and wide outside off, Sangakkara square-cuts it to deep point

104.5

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, 1 run, short of length ball on the middle and leg stump, Mathews works it to mid wicket

104.4

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, full ball slanted in on the off stump, Mathews taps it to mid on

104.3

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Mathews pushes it to short extra cover

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, short in length and angled across outside off, Sangakkara mistimes the cut to the off side

Drinks are on the field now. Sri Lanka have survived the first hour without any hassles. The Pakistan bowlers continue to toil hard but Sangakkara is demoralizing them with another brilliant knock.

101.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, punched to long off, this is all to easy for the batsmen

101.5

Ajmal to Mathews, 1 run, flatter delivery just outside off, punched past the mid on fielder who moves to his left but cannot get there

101.4

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, quicker delivery that grips the surface and it bites up on Mathews, he takes his right hand off the bat as he nudges it to the leg side

101.3

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, this doosra kicks up from a short of length outside off, Mathews negotiates the bounce and dabs it to point

101.2

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery angled in on the off stump, Mathews plunges forward and pats it to the on side

101.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, another doosra from Ajmal but it comes on very slowly on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara stays back and works it to deep mid wicket

In the previous over, the fielder from fine leg threw the ball twice on the practice pitch and umpire Taufel at square leg told the fielder to not throw it on the practice wickets. The umpires are also checking the ball.

100.6

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, shortish ball outside off, Mathews mistimes it back to the bowler

100.5

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, 2 runs, Cheema gets this delivery to straighten a tad just outside off, Mathews pushes at it and the ball goes off the outside edge to third man for a couple

100.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 1 run, back of a length delivery but too straight on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara whips it to long leg

100.3

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, 1 run, this short delivery on the middle and leg stump, Mathews swivels and pulls it to fine leg

100.2

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery and slanting it in from wide of the crease, Mathews pushes it to mid on

100.1

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, short in length angled in just outside off, Mathews stands tall and blocks it

99.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery outside off, gets forward and punches it to cover

99.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, loopy delivery and bowled slower through the air outside off, Sangakkara dabs it to the off side

99.4

Ajmal to Mathews, 1 run, tossed up delivery and Mathews prods forward to dab it to cover

99.3

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot of air on the middle and leg stump, Mathews opens his stance up slightly and squeezes it out to short mid wicket

99.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, the doosra from Ajmal, but it is too short and on the pads, Sangakkara whips it to deep mid wicket

99.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball just outside off, Sangakkara taps it to the off side

98.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, leg byes, 1 run, back of a length delivery on leg stump, Sangakkara tries to tuck it to fine leg, but the ball thuds into the thigh pad and rolls to long leg

98.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, Cheema probes away but he is not able to breach the wall-like defenses of Sangakkara

98.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, shortish delivery on the off stump, Sangakkara easily defends it back to Cheema

98.3

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball on middle and off, pushed to mid on

98.2

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump line, punched back to the bowler.

98.1

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, short of length ball just outside off, clipped to mid on

97.6

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery but down the leg side, Mathews pads it away to the off side

97.5

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, flatter ball on middle and off, Mathews defends it along the ground back to the bowler

97.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, driven to long off

97.3

Ajmal to Mathews, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Mathews leans forward and pushes it to long on

97.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, quicker ball pushed through just outside off, Sangakkara punches it softly to point, Rehman runs slowly to his left and fires it at the wrong end

97.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery on middle, pushed back to the bowler

96.6

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, Cheema hangs the length back on this delivery and it is close to the off stump, Mathews pats it to point

96.5

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, short of a good length ball just outside off, Mathews defends it off the back foot

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, Cheema stays wide of the crease and slants in a short of length ball on off stump, Mathews blocks it to the off side

96.2

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, short in length outside off, Mathews stands tall and fends it to point

96.1

Aizaz Cheema to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery and it keeps a bit low outside off, Mathews drags the shot from outside off and toe-ends it to mid on

Aizaz Cheema [18.0-5-66-0] is back into the attack

95.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, Sangakkara gets forward and defends it

95.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery on middle and leg, dead-batted to the ground

95.4

Ajmal to Mathews, 1 run, Ajmal keeps it on the pads and Mathews works it to backward square leg

95.3

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, slightly quicker on the middle and leg stump, nudged to short leg

95.2

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, full and loopy delivery on middle, Mathews smothers it to the ground

95.1

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Mathews stays back and blocks it

94.6

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, a pacy bouncer but it goes down the leg side, Sangakkara bends under it and Adnan moves to his right to collect it

94.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, Junaid comes from wide of the crease and slants this good length ball in, but is not that close to the off stump and Sangakkara easily leaves it

94.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball in the corridor outside off, Sangakkara leaves it

94.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, length ball on the middle and leg stump, clipped slightly wide of mid on

Change of bats for Mathews.

94.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball angled in just outside off, pushed to cover point and Mathews thinks about a quick single, but Sangakkara sends him back

94.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, yorker on the off stump and it curves back in, Sangakkara gets the bat down in time and squeezes it out safely

93.6

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery on middle and off, Mathews solidly blocks it back to the bowler

93.5

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Mathews nudges it to short leg

93.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, Sangakkara drives it straight, it hits the stumps at the bowler's end and it ricochets away to mid off, gets to his 150 for the 16th time in his Test career, 5th time he has done it against Pakistan

93.3

Ajmal to Mathews, 1 run, on the middle and leg stump, Mathews works this delivery with the spin to fine leg

93.2

Ajmal to Mathews, FOUR, confident stroke from Mathews, Ajmal again bowls this delivery with a bit more loop just outside off, Mathews charges down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball, it spins back in and Mathews thwacks it to the wide long on fence

93.1

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, Ajmal tosses this delivery up wide outside off and gets it to spin back in, Mathews lets it go

92.6

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, fuller in length delivery but it veers away wide outside off, Sangakkara does not play at it

92.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short of a good length ball on the off stump, Sangakkara stays back and punches it to point

92.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball slanted in on the off stump, defended back to the bowler

92.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, punched to cover

92.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, the effort ball from Junaid, it is pacy bouncer hurled in on the stumps, Sangakkara ducks under

92.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball around that off stump corridor, Sangakkara leaves it

91.6

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, full and flat ball on the stumps, pushed to short leg

91.5

Ajmal to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery on middle, defended back to the bowler

91.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara gets forward and taps it to square leg for an easy single, Adnan runs after it

91.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball just outside off, Sangakkara punches it point off the back foot

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot of air outside off, it spins away slowly and Sangakkara lets it go

Saeed Ajmal [26.0-0-77-1] is back into the attack

90.6

Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, poor shot to be attempting, shortish ball angled across wide outside off, Mathews goes for the pull and he swings hard but fails to make contact

90.5

Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Mathews goes back and pats it to short mid wicket

90.4

Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, Junaid comes round the wicket for the right hander, it is short of length and on off stump, Mathews punches it to mid on

90.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, slightly short in length outside off, Sangakkara cracks it to deep backward point

90.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full ball in the zone just outside off, Sangakkara lets it go

90.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, length ball and just outside the off stump, Sangakkara gets forward and pushes it to mid on

89.6

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery that pitches on a good length, it is on off stump and Mathews blocks it back to Rehman

89.5

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, slightly quicker on the pads, Mathews pushes it to backward point off the outside edge

89.4

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, quicker ball pushed through on the middle and leg stump, pushed back to the bowler

89.3

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery and again bowled with a bit more air on the off stump, Mathews is solid in defence

89.2

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, slight hint of drift away just outside off, Mathews gets forward and dabs it to backward point

89.1

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery on middle and it starts to spin away, Mathews covers the line and taps it to the off side

88.6

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, this delivery is not close to the off stump, Sangakkara easily lets it go

88.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, wonderful ball from Junaid, slightly back of a length and it straightens a wee bit, it kicks up from the deck as Sangakkara drags his bat inside the line of the delivery and the ball goes past the edge

88.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball but this is wide outside off, Sangakkara lets it go

88.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, speared in on the off stump, Sangakkara turns it to mid on

88.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, Junaid probes away around that off stump, Sangakkara shoulders arms and the ball wobbles away as it goes past the off stump

88.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball and going straight on in the zone just outside off, Sangakkara leaves it

87.6

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, this ball breaks back in from a good length outside off, Sangakkara stays back and punches it to point

87.5

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball angled in on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara nudges it to silly point

87.4

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, 1 run, flatter delivery angled in on the off stump and it breaks away, Mathews pushes at it and the ball squirts off the outside edge to backward point, the fielder is a bit slow in reaching to it and they take a quick single

87.3

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, full and flat ball that drifts in on the middle and leg stump, Mathews blocks it

87.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, Sangakkara skips down the track and Rehman pushes this flatter delivery through and it spins the other way, Sangakkara adjusts and taps it to cover point

87.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball but angled down the leg side. Sangakkara lets it go

86.6

Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, length ball close to the off stump, Mathews gets forward and mistimes the drive to mid on

86.5

Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, another good ball from Junaid, he comes round the wicket and bowls a fullish ball on the off stump, he gets it to straighten a bit as Mathews is rooted to the crease, gets an outside edge that rolls to gully

86.4

Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery just on the off stump, Mathews blocks it back to the bowler

86.3

Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, goodish length ball that skids through low just outside off, Mathews pushes it to the off side

Just before the start of play, Misbah in the huddle emphasized on patience.

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, great start by Junaid, back of a length delivery around the off stump and it darts away off the seam, Sangakkara hangs his bat out and the ball scoots past the edge

Junaid Khan [19.0-3-56-3] is back into the attack

85.6

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, Mathews gets forward and smothers it to the ground

85.5

Abdur Rehman to Mathews, no run, Rehman starts off with a flat delivery that skids through on the off stump, Mathews defends it

The Pakistan players are out in the middle. Rehman will finish his over and Angelo Mathews will be the batsman on strike. 98 overs will be bowled today.

Pitch Report: Russell Arnold says that the first session will be important. The pitch is still a batting paradise but they have to be careful. He says that if the batsmen survive the first hour, then they can feast on this pitch.

Abdur Rehman: After my debut in 2007, I did not perform consistently and I played a lot of domestic cricket afterwards. My aim is to contain the bowling and wickets will come. I want to give the batsmen a tough time. I have tremendous confidence bowling with Saeed Ajmal. We have to bowl Sri Lanka out quickly, possibly before the follow-on.

Welcome to the final day of this Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan from the SSC. Pakistan have a slight glimmer of hope after picking up four quick wickets towards the fag end of day 4. However, one can expect the Test to head towards a draw. The sun is shining at the moment and we will have a prompt start at 9:45 AM.

A perfect day for Pakistan as they struck late towards the end of the day with quick wickets to end on top. Surprisingly, SL lost Mahela and Samaraweera for a duck on a pitch, where they are known for plundering loads of runs. After Dilshan and Sanga had frustrated them with a record stand, Junaid Khan bowled his heart out with the old ball to remove the dangerous Mahela. Ajmal then dismissed Samaraweera and Rehman ended the day by dismissing the nightwatchman Randiv. Even though Pakistan have struck with quick wickets, this match is going nowhere as the forecast is for more rain tomorrow. But SL still need to score 74 runs to avoid the follow-on. Interesting 5th day's play is in store for us tomorrow, do join us then at 9:45 IST. Until then it's good bye from all of us here....

85.4

Abdur Rehman to Randiv, out Lbw!! The nightwatchman has to depart this time, the arm ball from wide of the crease, this one came in with the angle, Randiv was playing for the turn and is rapped low on the pads, huge appeal and an easy decision for the umpire, Pak end the day with a wicket. Randiv lbw b Abdur Rehman 5(27) [4s-1]

Abdur Rehman to Randiv, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

85.3

Abdur Rehman to Randiv, no run, peach of a delivery, a ripper from Abdur Rehman, pitches it just outside off and turning away sharply, Randiv pushes forward, but the ball goes past the outside edge

85.2

Abdur Rehman to Randiv, no run, quicker delivery on the stumps, it was drifting in, Randiv is hit on the pads, but that was going down

85.1

Abdur Rehman to Randiv, no run, pitched on off and turning away, Randiv presses forward and defends it

Last over of the day coming up

84.6

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Sangakkara defends it to the off side

84.5

Hafeez to Sangakkara, FOUR, four more! overpitched and in the slot, Sangakkara leans onto it and threads it through the two fielders to wide long off, elegant shot from Sanga

84.4

Hafeez to Sangakkara, FOUR, rubbish ball from Hafeez, speared in full on the leg stump, Sangakkara gets down and paddles it around to fine leg

84.3

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery again, Sangakkara gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler

84.2

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, pushed through quicker, Sangakkara blocks it off the front foot

84.1

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Sangakkara presses forward and defends it

Mohammad Hafeez [5.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack

83.6

Abdur Rehman to Randiv, no run, full and drifting in, Randiv pushes forward and the ball goes off the inside edge towards short leg

83.5

Abdur Rehman to Randiv, no run, fullish delivery on middle, Randiv pushes it to covers

83.4

Abdur Rehman to Randiv, no run, fuller and quicker on the stumps, Randiv blocks it solidly off the front foot

Aizaz Cheema to Randiv, no run, length delivery outside off and angling in, Randiv lifts his bat and lets it go

81.3

Aizaz Cheema to Randiv, FOUR, the new nut has been dispatched to the boundary, pitched and in the slot, Randiv gets to the pitch of the ball and punches it past the fielder to long off fence

Second new ball has been taken

81.2

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 1 run, full again, but outside off, Sangakkara taps it to vacant cover region for an easy single

81.1

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, full and angled across outside off, Sangakkara leaves it alone

Aizaz Cheema [17.0-5-61-0] is back into the attack

80.6

Ajmal to Randiv, no run, from over the wicket and fullish on off, Randiv defends again

80.5

Ajmal to Randiv, no run, flat and turning in, goes off the pad past short leg

80.4

Ajmal to Randiv, no run, another defence, Randiv looks solid

80.3

Ajmal to Randiv, no run, floated on off, Randiv leans and defends it

80.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, another one down the leg side, this time only a single to fine leg

80.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 2 runs, down the leg side, Sangakkara clips it to fine leg for a couple

79.6

Junaid Khan to Randiv, no run, lovely yorker to end the over, but Randiv gets his bat down in time to keep it away

79.5

Junaid Khan to Randiv, no run, solid defence, gets a good stride forward and blocks with a straight bat

79.4

Junaid Khan to Randiv, no run, length ball on off, Randiv comes on the frontfoot and blocks

79.3

Junaid Khan to Randiv, no run, a bouncer to follow the full one, Randiv ducks under it

79.2

Junaid Khan to Randiv, no run, another huge lbw appeal but Taufel says no. Bat first or pad first? Taufel thought it was bat, but it was pad! Very full and curving in, Randiv looks to defend with bat and pad close and is hit around off stump, but Taufel says no. Marginal call that, impact was umpire's call

79.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, pushes one to cover for a single, Pakistan won't mind that

78.6

Ajmal to Randiv, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Randiv gets forward and defends it

Suraj Randiv, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Looks like Sri Lankans will only score either centuries or ducks..

78.5

Ajmal to Samaraweera, out Lbw!! A duck for Samaraweera after 18 balls! He was never looking comfortable against Ajmal and perishes now. From round the wicket, pitching on middle and skidding on with the turn, Samaraweera went back and missed it, impact was in front of middle and leg and that would have surely hit leg. Gould took his time, but gave the right decision in the end. Sri Lanka are not safe yet, this match is gradually coming alive! Samaraweera lbw b Ajmal 0(18)

Ajmal to Samaraweera, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

78.4

Ajmal to Samaraweera, no run, wasted delivery down the leg side, easy leave

78.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, straight stuff from Ajmal, Sangakkara works it to mid wicket for one

78.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, byes, FOUR, fired in down the leg side, no chance for Adnan Akmal and Sri Lanka get 4 bonus runs

78.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flight and turn, Sangakkara plays inside the line and leaves

77.6

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, low full toss to end the over, Samaraweera pushes it to mid off

77.5

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, back of a length on the off, Samaraweera goes on the backfoot and blocks

77.4

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, brave leave! Risky leave! Junaid is getting the ball to nip in and it won't be a smart decision to leave balls like that, curves in sharply but misses the off stump by a few inches. Lucky for Samaraweera..

77.3

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, Samaraweera drives it to mid on

77.2

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Samaraweera defends it to covers

77.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, goes for the yorker but misses it, Sangakkara clips it to mid wicket for one

76.6

Ajmal to Samaraweera, no run, down the leg side and Samaraweera lets it go, Adnan Akmal whips the bails and appeals for a stumping but Taufel doesn't bother going upstairs

76.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, flat and straight, Sangakkara gets an inside edge to deep square leg for a single

76.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, lots of flight, Sangakkara Sangakkara waits and blocks

76.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flat and straight, Sangakkara stays back and defends it

76.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, given air on the off, Sangakkara leans and pushes it to the off side

76.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, the doosra, but Sangakkara reads it well and blocks it

75.6

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, back of a length on the off, Samaraweera stays back and defends it

75.5

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, full and curving in, Samaraweera drives it to covers

75.4

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, length ball on off, Samaraweera defends it

75.3

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, huge huge huge shout for LBW but Taufel says no this time. Junaid Khan cannot believe it, but I guess that's absolutely plumb! Top delivery from Junaid - lands it on length and straightens, Samaraweera was squared up completely and hit on the back-pad right in front of off stump. Taufel hasn't had a great day today, which doesn't happen too often..

75.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, length delivery on the off, Sangakkara pushes at it but gets a thick edge to third man

75.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, wayward down the leg side, Sangakkara looks to glance but misses

74.6

Ajmal to Samaraweera, no run, leans and pushes one past silly point

74.5

Ajmal to Samaraweera, no run, bounce! Kicks off from length but Samaraweera does well to play with soft hands, keeps it down and away from the close-in fielders

74.4

Ajmal to Samaraweera, no run, loopy and full, Samaraweera defends it

74.3

Ajmal to Samaraweera, no run, given air on the off, Samaraweera leans and defends it

74.2

Ajmal to Samaraweera, no run, almost a wicket! From round the wicket and turning into the pads, Samaraweera clips it uppishly to leg slip but it falls short of Hafeez

74.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, given air on the middle and leg, Sangakkara works it to deep mid wicket for a single

73.6

Junaid Khan to Samaraweera, no run, full and outside off, Samaraweera covers the line and leaves. End of a wicket-maiden from Junaid

Thilan Samaraweera, right handed bat, comes to the crease

That's Mahela's first duck at the SSC. He usually loves batting here..

73.5

Junaid Khan to Mahela Jayawardene, out Lbw!! Another wicket for Junaid! Is there life in this match? Not sure it's a good decision though - pitched outside off and nipped in, Mahela shouldered arms and didn't offer a shot as the ball thudded into his pads, it was hitting him very high and would have surely gone over the stumps. Doesn't matter though, as the Sri Lankan skipper walks back for a duck. Some excitement towards the end of the day.. Mahela Jayawardene lbw b Junaid Khan 0(8)

Junaid Khan to Mahela Jayawardene, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

73.4

Junaid Khan to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, very full and angled in, Mahela clips it to mid on

73.3

Junaid Khan to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on the off, Mahela comes on the frontfoot and defends with a straight bat

73.2

Junaid Khan to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, very similar to the delivery which took Dilshan, but Mahela blocks solidly

73.1

Junaid Khan to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length on the middle and leg, Mahela goes on the backfoot and blocks

72.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, FOUR, good shot to end the over. Short and wide outside off, Sangakkara rocks back and punches it between cover and point for a boundary

72.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, fired in on the off stump channel, Sangakkara defends it off the backfoot again

72.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flatter through the air, Sangakkara goes on the backfoot and blocks

72.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, outside off line, left alone to Adnan Akmal

72.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, almost a mix up, Sangakkara pushes it to mid on and takes a step out, Mahela was almost half way down but had enough time to come back

72.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, floated around off, Sangakkara defends it to silly point

71.6

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, another short ball, Sangakkara pulls it to deep mid wicket and retains strike

71.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, more convicing this time, short and straight from Junaid, Sangakkara swivels and pulls it along the ground to deep backward square leg, well controlled shot

71.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, edged and four to third man. Short, wide and outside off, Sangakkara chases and pokes at it only to get an edge that flies over the slip cordon

Samiir3159: A wave of happiness and excitement. Now get ready to sleep again.

69.6

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, out Lbw!! A wicket! Finally! That has woken everyone up. Good delivery that - pitches on length outside off and nips in with the angle, Dilshan missed the defence and was hit on the back-flap. Quite an easy decision for Taufel and Pakistan finally make a breakthrough. Dilshan lbw b Junaid Khan 121(195) [4s-13 6s-1]

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

69.5

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, length delivery on the off, Dilshan defends it to the off side

69.4

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, banged in short on the off, Dilshan ducks under it

69.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, short ball and Sangakkara pulls it to deep mid wicket, there is a man there to save the boundary

69.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, punched off the backfoot to extra cover

69.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length on the off, Sangakkara goes on the backfoot and pushes it to covers

Junaid Khan [12.0-2-41-1] is back into the attack

68.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, goes on the backfoot and works one to deep square leg, retains strike

68.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, a huge appeal for lbw but not given. Good decision by Gould, the impact was just outside off. Sangakkara looks to sweep one and misses, luckily for him it was hitting just outside off

68.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, fired in on the off, Sangakkara goes on the backfoot and blocks

68.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, given air on the off, Sangakkara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

68.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flat delivery on the off, Sangakkara defends it

68.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, 3 runs, 5000 Test runs for Dilshan, steers one off the backfoot to third man, Rehman gives chase and saves a run with a slide near the deep

67.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, short of length and outside off, Sangakkara cuts it to extra cover, maiden over from Aizaz Cheema

67.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, in and around off, Sangakkara defends it to the off side

Sanjay Jena: Test Cricket is the test of the players and sometimes it is meant for batsman in seaming ,swinging and spinning condition. Now it's for bowlers - nothing wrong.

67.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, another cover drive, another good stop. This time it is Younis Khan who bends and saves a few

67.3

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, good length and angled in, Sangakkara comes on the frontfoot and defends it

67.2

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, good length and outside off, left alone to Adnan Akmal

67.1

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, typical classy Sangakkara drive but that's a good stop by Azhar Ali at extra cover, throws himself to his left and stops a certain boundary

66.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, defended to the on side easily

66.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, slow and turning away, Sangakkara goes on the backfoot and swats it to long off

66.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, floated around off, Sangakkara defends it off the frontfoot

66.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, loopy on the middle and leg, Sangakkara defends it to the on side

66.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Sangakkara leans and blocks

66.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flat and skidding on, Sangakkara goes on the backfoot and defends it

Pitches and matches like these kill cricket, not just Test cricket. Poor bowlers are reduced to meaningless bowling machines..

65.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 1 run, straight stuff from the bowler, Sangakkara pushes it to mid on for a single

65.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside off, Sangakkara looks to cut but mistimes it down the wicket

A little 6 year kid who is called "Little Sangakkara" is batting just outside the boundary ropes. He is much more interesting to watch than the action that's happening in the middle..

65.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, bouncer from the bowler, Sangakkara ducks under it

65.3

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and on the off, Sangakkara punches it to the off side

65.2

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length on off, Sangakkara goes on the backfoot and blocks

65.1

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Sangakkara goes on the backfoot and defends it to the off side

64.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, on the pads again, Dilshan defends it to forward short leg

64.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flat and turning in, Dilshan gets forward and looks to block but is hit on the pads

64.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, easy single to sweeper cover, pushes it off the backfoot and jogs across

64.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, floated around off, Sangakkara pushes it to point, Dilshan wants one but is sent back

64.2

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, spins in to the right hander, he works it to backward square leg for one

64.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, tucks one to square leg and gets off strike

63.6

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, good delivery - a yorker length ball on off, Dilshan digs it out

63.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 1 run, short and outside off, Sangakkara chops it to cover region for a single

63.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, in the zone outside off, Sangakkara leaves it alone

63.3

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, FOUR, lovely shot! Not overpitched but he puts in a good stride forward and drives it on the up wide of extra cover, superb timing and even better placement

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, from round the wicket and outside off, Sangakkara shoulders arms

Aizaz Cheema [14.0-4-55-0] is back into the attack

62.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, 2 runs, outside off line, Dilshan cuts it to third man for a couple

62.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, there it is! Yet another CENTURY for Sangakkara in Tests. That's his 30th in this format and 9th against Pakistan. Cuts one off the backfoot to cover point where a slight fumble allows him the 100th run, raises his bat and removes his cap - smiles all around

62.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, beaten! Good delivery that, pitches on middle and spins away sharply, Sangakkara pokes but is beaten by the turn

62.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, solid defence, Ajmal is maintaining it tight and Sangakkara defends solidly

62.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, given air on the off, Sangakkara drives it to extra cover

62.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, gets forward and defends one to the off side

Sangakkara on 99..

61.6

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, FOUR, poor poor bowling. Way down the leg side, Dilshan just helps it to the fine leg fence with a sweep shot

61.5

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 2 runs, once again Rehman errs down the leg side, Dilshan sweeps it away to fine leg

61.4

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot and defends it

61.3

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, FOUR, the partnership between Dilshan and Sangakkara is now more than 200. Short ball outside off and Dilshan cuts it to deep backward point, the runs are coming easily now

61.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, goes to 99 now with a push to cover, absolutely no pressure and easy singles are available everywhere

61.1

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, leg byes, 1 run, down the leg side, Dilshan looks to sweep but it goes off the pads to short fine leg region

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, drives it hard but straight back to the bowler

60.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, SIX, now that is some way to get to a CENTURY. Comes down the track and heaves it away over deep mid wicket, the bat turned in his hands but he still gave it enough power to take it over the ropes. That's his 14th Test hundred - it has come on a flat track but a good innings nevertheless

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 2 runs, starts with one down the leg side, Dilshan sweeps it to fine leg and couple of runs are taken

56.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 2 runs, slower delivery on the pads, Sangakkara clips it to mid wicket for a couple

56.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, angled across the left hander who shoulders arms

56.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, full and straight, Sangakkara drives it back to the bowler

56.3

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 1 run, a pretty high full toss that, Dilshan was alert and pushed it square of the wicket to deep point for one

56.2

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 1 run, back of a length on the middle and leg, Sangakkara works it off the backfoot to mid on

56.1

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, starts with a full one on the off, Sangakkara leans and drives it to mid off

Welcome back to the final session. The sun is shining and we hope to have a full day's play till 5:45 PM.

In a curtailed session that started two hours late due to rain, the Pakistani spinners came out and maintained the pressure. Rehman troubled both the batsmen while Hafeez kept things tight. Both Dilshan and Sangakkara continued to grow from strength to strength as no wickets fell in this session. Join us in 15 minutes for the final session.

55.6

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, another loud appeal for an LBW but not given, another arm ball and it drifts in on leg stump, Dilshan plays inside the line of the delivery but gets hit on the pad, the ball lobs over silly point as Pakistan again appeal for an LBW, but that ball was possibly going down the leg side and that will be Tea

Silly mid off is coming in. Two slips and short leg in place.

55.5

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, this delivery is looped up and it breaks away outside off, Dilshan pushes it uppishly to point

55.4

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, pushed back to the bowler

55.3

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, this quick ball is down the leg side, Dilshan misses the sweep

55.2

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, loud shout for an LBW but not given, the arm ball this time and it goes straight on, Dilshan pushes at it and gets an inside edge onto the pad, Pakistan appeal but umpire Taufel clearly spotted the inside edge

55.1

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, superb ball from Rehman, flatter delivery on middle and it breaks away sharply, Dilshan gets forward and looks to defend, the ball goes past the edge

Abdur Rehman [11.0-1-28-0] is back into the attack

54.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, short of a good length outside off, punched off the toe-end to short cover

54.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery angling away outside off, Sangakkara punches it to cover where Azhar Ali moves to his right to stop it

54.4

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 1 run, short ball on the middle and leg stump but it does not climb up from the pitch, Dilshan pulls it to backward square leg

54.3

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 1 run, back of a length delivery just around the off stump, Sangakkara closes the bat face and works it to deep square leg

54.2

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms and slashes it to deep backward point

54.1

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, short of length ball that zips back in just outside off, Dilshan punches it to cover point

Aizaz Cheema [11.0-4-43-0] is back into the attack

53.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, gets forward and pushes it to long on

53.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Dilshan pushes it to short cover

53.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, it was the doosra that stopped on Dilshan, he goes for the lofted drive but mistimes it to mid off

53.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, short in length and wide outside off, Sangakkara latches onto it and cuts it sweetly to the sweeper cover region

53.2

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, this delivery spins back in on the pads and Dilshan tucks it with the spin to long leg

Slight hold-up in play as Dilshan moved away. Some movement behind the sightscreen distracted him.

53.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery on middle and off, driven back to Ajmal who moves to his left

52.6

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 2 runs, flighted delivery outside off, Sangakkara stays forward and laces the drive to wide long off for a couple, this is now the highest partnership for Sri Lanka against Pakistan at the SSC

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 1 run, this delivery is slightly short outside off, Dilshan chops it to backward point

52.3

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, almost a run-out, flighted delivery on the stumps, Dilshan drives it to the right of Rehman and it rolls to mid on, Dilshan attempts a quick single and is half way down the track, but Sangakkara sends him back and he hares back to the crease

52.2

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, tossed up delivery on middle and off, Dilshan drives it to cover

52.1

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, quicker ball on middle, Dilshan blocks it

51.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery just on the off stump, driven to short extra cover

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, driven hard to long on

51.3

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, faster ball and given a bit more rip on the pads, nudged to square leg

51.2

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, another quick ball just outside off, Dilshan cracks it to point but the timing is not correct

51.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, quick delivery just outside off, Dilshan guides it to backward point

50.6

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, driven to mid off

50.5

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery on middle, Sangakkara defends it

50.4

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, quick and full ball outside off, the arm ball from Rehman, Sangakkara stays on the crease and attempts the crunching cover drive but gets beaten, poor shot attempted

50.3

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery and turning back in, whipped to short leg where it hits Azhar Ali hard

50.2

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 1 run, quick and short ball on middle, Dilshan stays back and punches it to cover, Misbah dives to his left but he fumbles and allows them a single

50.1

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery on middle, driven to the left of Rehman who dives and stops it

The spinners are bowling at a quick rate. Ajmal is starting to get into his groove while Rehman is trying to bottle one end up. But the SL batsmen are finding it very easy out there.

49.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, pushed to short cover

49.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Dilshan drives it to long on

49.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, this off-break again spins back in, Dilshan goes on the backfoot and forces it to cover

49.3

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, tossed up delivery and full on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler

49.2

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Dilshan defends it

49.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, first real good ball by Ajmal, he stays round the wicket and it spits up from the deck, it breaks in sharply as Dilshan is surprised by it, the ball hits the glove and almost rolls back onto the stumps, but it falls to the ground

48.6

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, Sangakkara stays back and works this off-break to short leg

48.5

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 1 run, flighted delivery and given a lot more air on the stumps, Dilshan watches it and whips it slightly wide of mid on for a single, the fielder was caught napping there

48.4

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Sangakkara skips down the track and eases it down to long on

48.3

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, smothered to short cover

48.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Sangakkara punches it to short mid wicket

48.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 2 runs, tossed up delivery but spinning down the leg side, Sangakkara tucks it with the spin to fine leg, slight misfield by Faisal Iqbal but only a single results

47.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, 2 runs, edged but safe, it looked to be the attempted doosra, this delivery kicked up just outside off and Dilshan stabs at it, gets an outside edge that rolls to third man for another couple, the 150 run partnership is up

47.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, 2 runs, faster ball pushed through just outside off, Dilshan stays right back in the crease and guides the late-cut to third man for a couple

47.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, 2 runs, this delivery is slightly short on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan whips it into the gap at backward square leg for a couple

47.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, this delivery spins away outside off, Sangakkara stays on the back foot and punches it to sweeper cover

47.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, full and flat delivery on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara defends it

47.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Sangakkara comes forward and blocks it

Saeed Ajmal [11.0-0-35-0] is back into the attack

46.6

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, this delivery breaks back in slowly on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara turns it to backward square leg

46.5

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, Sangakkara dances down the track as Rehman pushes it flat and straight just outside off, Sangakkara bunts it to mid on

46.4

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, quick ball on the off stump, Sangakkara blocks it

46.3

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 1 run, flat and full ball on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan drills it to long off

46.2

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, full and quick ball on the stumps, Dilshan is solid in defence

46.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, full and loopy delivery on the pads, Sangakkara bends down and sweeps it to deep mid wicket

45.6

Hafeez to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery on the pads defended back to the bowler

45.5

Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, this delivery comes on very slowly on the stumps, Sangakkara stays back and punches it to mid on, easily done by Sangakkara

45.4

Hafeez to Dilshan, 1 run, fuller in length on the pads, Dilshan bends down and sweeps it to deep backward square leg, it was a bit uppish but it was safe

45.3

Hafeez to Dilshan, no run, Hafeez keeps it straight on middle and Dilshan punches it to short mid wicket off the back foot

45.2

Hafeez to Dilshan, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, driven back to the bowler

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, short delivery and spinning away outside off, Dilshan cuts it to backward point

Two slips in place now.

44.5

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery on middle, Dilshan smothers it to the ground

44.4

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, flatter ball on the pads, nudged to square leg

44.3

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery and given a bit more loop on middle, Sangakkara charges down the track but gets slightly beaten in the flight, he opens his stance and nudges it to deep square leg

44.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball close to the off stump, punched back to the bowler

44.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, Rehman floats one on the pads, turned to the leg side

43.6

Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, to mid on, Sangakkara advances down the track and Hafeez darts one in quick, Sangakkara adjusts and twirls it to the left of the mid on fielder

43.5

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, Hafeez keeps it on the stumps and Sangakkara patiently blocks it

43.4

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball on middle and off, pushed back to the bowler

43.3

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery and it drifts back in on the stumps, Sangakkara gets an inside edge onto the pad

43.2

Hafeez to Sangakkara, 2 runs, flatter ball but again down the leg side, Sangakkara tickles it to fine leg for a comfortable couple

43.1

Hafeez to Dilshan, 1 run, flatter delivery and spinning back in on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan stays back and works it to mid wicket

42.6

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, this delivery shoots through low on the off stump, Sangakkara is caught back on the crease and he defends it

42.5

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, quick ball just outside off, Sangakkara charges down the track and clips it to mid wicket

42.4

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, this delivery spins in on the off stump, Sangakkara works it to backward square leg

42.3

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 1 run, quicker ball but down the leg side, Dilshan uses the pace and glances it to fine leg, the fielder runs to his right and fires a wild throw, but only a single results

42.2

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Dilshan pushes it back to the bowler

42.1

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, Rehman floats on the pads and Dilshan clips it to mid wicket

41.6

Hafeez to Dilshan, 1 run, this delivery kicks up a touch on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan turns it to backward square leg

41.5

Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle, Sangakkara squeezes it out to mid off, the fielder is slightly deep and Sangakkara skips through for a single

41.4

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, Sangakkara gets forward and dead bats it to the ground

41.3

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Sangakkara does not play at it

41.2

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery on the pads, nudged to short mid wicket

41.1

Hafeez to Dilshan, 1 run, almost a catch, tossed up delivery down the leg side, Dilshan goes for the sweep but the ball hits the pad and lobs up, it hits the back of the bat as he completes the swing, it goes wide of Younis Khan at first slip who dives to his right

40.6

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Sangakkara dabs it to short cover

40.5

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 1 run, flatter ball close to the off stump, Dilshan goes back and pushes it to cover

40.4

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Dilshan stays back and taps it to point

40.3

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, full and fast delivery on the off stump, Dilshan defends it

40.2

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, quicker ball angled in on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan nudges it to the leg side

40.1

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, 2 runs, good ball from Rehman, this quicker delivery rips away a touch just outside off, Dilshan presses forward and pushes at it with an angled bat, the ball rolls off the outside edge to third man

39.6

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, Hafeez tosses this delivery up and it straightens outside off, Sangakkara shoulders arms

39.5

Hafeez to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Dilshan whips it down to long on

39.4

Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, flatter ball but angling into the pads, Sangakkara neatly tucks it to backward square leg

39.3

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball pushed through straight outside off, Sangakkara watches it and lets it go

39.2

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, quicker ball on middle, Sangakkara smothers it to the ground

39.1

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, Hafeez starts off with a tossed up delivery on the stumps, Sangakkara defends it back to the bowler

Tea will be taken at 3:30 PM and play will be extended till 5:45 PM. A total of 47 overs will be bowled. The conditions are currently sunny at the moment.

Update 2:10 PM local: Tea will be taken at 3:30 PM and the end of play will be extended till 5:45 PM local.

Update 2:05 PM local: Russell Arnold has tweeted that play hopefully will start by 2:30 PM. Yes, the official word is play will start by 2:30 PM local. The stumps are being erected now.

Update 02:00 PM local: The umpires are inspecting the ground at the moment. We may have an update soon with regards to the resumption of play.

Update 1:50 PM local: There is no rain at the moment but it is still overcast. The covers are staying on the pitch.

Updates 1:35 PM local: The covers are coming off now. Hopefully, play can start shortly.

Update 1:25 PM local: The rain has stopped now but is very overcast.

Update 1:20 PM local: The drizzle has eased up a bit.

Update 1:05 PM local: The covers are still on the pitch. The ground-staff are expecting another band of rain to hit the stadum and they are keeping it on just in case. And just as I type, it has started to drizzle again..

Update 12:55 PM local: The rain has stopped. However, we do not know when the ground-staff will remove the covers. According to the forecast, there is more rain expected later in the day.

Update 12:45 PM local: So much for a passing shower. The rain is getting heavier.

Update 12:40 PM local: There are some more covers coming on the pitch. However, there are not many dark clouds and play might start soon.

Well, surprise of surprise! Play was about to start. But, as they were about to start, umpire Taufel called for the covers as there was a slight drizzle. The covers are in place now. It is not raining too hard and many expect that play might start shortly.

It has been a wonderful session for Sri Lanka. On a benign pitch, both batsmen feasted on an attack that lacked penetration. Both batsmen have gone past their fifties and Sangakkara became the leading run-scorer in Tests against Pakistan. There were few chances created and Shafiq dropped a tough chance off Sangakkara. Pakistan have a lot of toil ahead of them in the second session. The crucial question is: Will the rain stay away? Join us in 40 minutes for the second session.

38.6

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, flatter ball on middle and leg, Dilshan stays back and defends it to the off side and that will be lunch

Last ball before lunch.

38.5

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, this quicker delivery drifts in on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan nudges it to the leg side

38.4

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, quick ball just outside off, Dilshan smothers it to the ground

38.3

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, full and flat ball on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan defends it

38.2

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, wonderfully done by Rehman, flatter delivery angled in on middle and it breaks away sharply just outside off, Dilshan plays inside the line of the delivery and gets beaten

38.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, slightly short in length outside off, Sangakkara cuts it to sweeper cover off the back foot

37.6

Hafeez to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Dilshan gets forward and taps it to point

37.5

Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Sangakkara drives it softly to mid off for a quick single

37.4

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery on middle, pushed back to the bowler

37.3

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, this flatter delivery skids on from a good length, Sangakkara is caught back on the crease and he just manages to dab it to backward point

37.2

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, quicker ball on middle and off, Sangakkara goes on the backfoot and blocks it

37.1

Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Sangakkara dead bats it to the on side

Mohammad Hafeez, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

36.6

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, full and flat ball on middle, Dilshan smothers it to the ground

36.5

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 1 run, flighted delivery and given a lot of air on the stumps, Sangakkara eases it to long on

36.4

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara nudges it to the leg side

36.3

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, 2 runs, flighted delivery just outside off, Sangakkara skips down the track and bunts it to mid wicket, Misbah fires an awkward throw to Adnan, the ball goes past him and they concede a couple of overthrows

36.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, FOUR, superbly done by Sangakkara, tossed up delivery but wide outside off, Sangakkara bends down to fetch the sweep from outside off and gets on top of the bounce, thumps it to deep square leg for a boundary

36.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery and keeping it straight on the stumps, Sangakkara goes back and defends it

35.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery and given a bit more loop on the stumps, Dilshan taps it back to the bowler

35.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Dilshan pushes it back to the bowler

35.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, 2 runs, quicker ball just outside off, Dilshan pushes it to point and calls for a quick single, the fielder is a bit deep and he runs in to have a shy at the bowler's end, he scores a direct hit and the ball ricochets away to long on for an extra run

35.3

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Dilshan presses forward and dabs it to short cover

35.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, short and slightly wide outside off, Sangakkara hangs back and cracks it to sweeper cover

35.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, this delivery spins away a touch just outside off, Sangakkara defends it

34.6

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, full and flat delivery on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan plunges forward and smothers it to the ground

34.5

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, quicker ball pushed through on middle, Dilshan stays back and dabs it to silly point

34.4

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Dilshan plays it late and drives it to short extra cover

34.3

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, quick and full ball on middle, squeezed out to mid on

34.2

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, tossed up delivery and it drifts in on the off stump, Dilshan defends it

34.1

Abdur Rehman to Dilshan, no run, this quicker ball is pushed through with the arm on leg stump, Dilshan goes back and looks to whip it through square leg, misses it and gets hit on the pads, Adnan appeals for an LBW but that was going down the leg side

Abdur Rehman [1.0-0-4-0] is back into the attack

More complaints about the ball. But, they are continuing on. Abdur Rehman into the attack now.

33.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, this delivery breaks back in at pace, Dilshan goes on the back foot and nurdles it to long leg

33.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Dilshan opens his stance up slightly and flicks it a bit uppishly, but it lands in front of the fielder

33.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flatter delivery on middle and off, punched to the unconventional silly mid on fielder

33.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, this delivery straightens from a short of length outside off, Sangakkara cuts it to deep backward point

33.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Sangakkara pushes it to mid off

33.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, driven to silly point

32.6

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, short of length ball on the off stump, Dilshan pushes it to mid on

32.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, Junaid slides this full ball on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara clips it to deep mid wicket

32.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, pitched up delivery and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans forward and presents the high elbow, he crisply drives it to cover but he finds the fielder

The umpires are having a look at the ball. It seems to have gone out of shape. It looks like they will continue with the old ball.

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 2 runs, this short delivery is on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara helps it along the way by pulling it to long leg for a couple, Sangakkara is now the leading run-scorer in Tests against Pakistan

32.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short ball and climbing up on Sangakkara outside off, Sangakkara stands tall and chops it to point

Mahela Jayawardene is the only player to score more than 2000 runs on two grounds. He has scored it at the SSC and at Galle. He averages more than 75 at both these venues.

31.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, nicely flighted delivery and very full just outside off, Dilshan digs it out to point

31.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, this flighted delivery drifts in on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara stabs it off the front foot and the ball goes to backward square leg off the inside edge

31.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, quicker ball outside off, Sangakkara drives it to short cover where the fielder dives to his right and stops it

31.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, tapped to silly point

31.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, this delivery is bowled slower through the air and it is on middle and off, Sangakkara easily defends it

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, this off-cutter is on a short of length and it darts back in, Dilshan is beaten by the change of pace as he goes for the pull and the ball hits the thigh pad

30.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, short ball and it jags back in on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara is hurried onto the stroke and he tucks it to long leg, that is 2000 runs for Sangakkara at the SSC, he joins his best friend Mahela Jayawardene as the other batsman to go past 2000 runs at this venue, both these SL legends are indeed the Emperors of the SSC

30.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short ball hurled in by Junaid but it is wide outside off, Sangakkara easily leaves it

30.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery slanted in on the off stump, Sangakkara defends it

30.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short of a good length ball but holding its line outside off, Sangakkara leaves it

30.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, in the air but safe, fuller length ball and it darts away outside off, Sangakkara reaches out for it and goes for the drive, gets an outside edge that goes past the gap at second slip and gully for a boundary

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, to mid wicket, this off-break is on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan works it to mid wicket and that is the 100 run partnership, this is the 6th 100 stand in Tests between Dilshan and Sangakkara

29.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the pads, Sangakkara turns it to backward square leg

29.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, Sangakkara pats it to short mid wicket

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, short of length ball on off stump this time, Dilshan solidly blocks it off the back foot

28.5

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, short of a good length delivery angled in on middle and off, Dilshan defends it

28.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, good length ball on the stumps, Sangakkara stays on the front foot and tucks it to deep mid wicket, gets to his 39th Testfifty and his 8th fifty against Pakistan, awesome knock from Sangakkara

28.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, pitched up outside off, Sangakkara presents the high elbow and punches it to mid off

28.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Sangakkara clips it to mid on

28.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Sangakkara pushes it to mid on

27.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, short and wide ball outside off, Dilshan stays back and cuts it to point, Faisal Iqbal dives to his right and prevents a run

27.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan whips it straight to mid on

27.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, Ajmal floats it on the pads and Sangakkara clips it to deep square leg

27.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, Ajmal tosses it up again and it spins away outside off, left alone by Sangakkara

Ajmal to Dilshan, leg byes, 1 run, this delivery spins down the leg side, Dilshan looks to tickle it to fine leg, but the ball brushes the pad and goes to fine leg, Ajmal appeals for an LBW but that ball was clearly going down the leg side

Faisal Iqbal is on the field for Asad Shafiq. He has apparently split the webbing on his left hand in attempting that catch.

Drinks are on the field now. Superb session this for Sri Lanka and both batsmen are cashing in. The Pakistani bowlers are toiling hard on this benign track and they have an uphill task ahead of them.

26.6

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Sangakkara defends it solidly

26.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 2 runs, in the air but safe, fuller length ball just outside off, Sangakkara stays on the front foot and goes for the cover drive, gets an outside edge but Shafiq at gully dives to his left and is unable to latch onto it, rolls to deep backward point for a couple, Shafiq is in pain as the ball hit him on the finger, but he is alright

26.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Sangakkara defends it to mid off

26.3

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, fuller in length ball speared in on the off stump, Dilshan pats it to mid on and again takes off for a quick single

26.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, short in length just outside off, Sangakkara stays on the front foot and short-arm pulls it to deep square leg

26.1

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, good length ball delivered from round the wicket, but he strays onto the pad and flicks it to long leg

Junaid Khan [8.0-2-27-1] is back into the attack

Junaid may look for some reverse swing here.

25.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up delivery but down the leg side, Dilshan bends down and sweeps it to fine leg

25.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, quick ball pushed through just outside off, Dilshan hangs back and dabs it to backward point, Cheema was slightly deep there but Sangakkara decides not to take the run

25.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, Ajmal comes round the wicket and bowls a flatter delivery just outside off, Dilshan presses forward and blocks it

25.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up delivery on middle and off, Sangakkara gets forward and pushes at it, the ball takes the inside edge and rolls to square leg

25.2

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, this delivery spins back in on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan works it with the spin to backward square leg

There is nothing in the pitch for the bowlers. They are now on national highway SSC. The Pakistan bowlers will be lucky if one of their fast bowlers do not break down with a bad back.

25.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flatter and slightly short outside off, Dilshan mistimes the cut to point

24.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, full ball and it veers away wide outside off, Sangakkara watches it and does not play at it

24.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, full ball and he gets Sangakkara to play at it, tapped to short cover

24.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery in that corridor just outside off, left alone by Sangakkara

24.3

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball and slightly closer to the off stump, Sangakkara shoulders arms

24.2

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, full ball and probing away just outside off, Sangakkara continues to leave patiently

24.1

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, full ball speared across but wide outside off, Sangakkara lets it go

23.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, quicker delivery just outside off, Sangakkara pats it to point and hares through for the quick single

23.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, full and flat delivery that skids on, Sangakkara gets forward and defends it to short cover

23.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, quick and straight ball on middle, Sangakkara blocks it to the off side

23.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery on middle and off, Sangakkara defends it

23.2

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, quicker ball just outside off, Dilshan punches it to extra cover as the fielder runs to his left and keeps it down to a single

23.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Dilshan punches it off the back foot back to the bowler

22.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, full and straight ball on the off stump, Sangakkara presents the full face of the bat and solidly blocks it back to Cheema

22.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball and angling it away outside off, Sangakkara gets forward and leaves it

22.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, full ball and close to the off stump, Sangakkara dabs it to mid on

Today is Poya Day in Sri Lanka, which is a public holiday. Poya is Sinhalese for the Full Moon day, which is an auspicious day for all Buddhists.

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, FOUR, another poor ball and Sangakkara makes Cheema pay, full and on the pads, Sangakkara uses the pace and glances it to the fine leg fence

22.1

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 1 run, short of length ball and it jags back in just outside off, Dilshan punches it to short extra cover and Azhar Ali dives to his right but ends up palming it to mid off, Ajmal pursues after it and keeps it down to a single

21.6

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery and it breaks away outside off, Sangakkara watches it and lets it go

21.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, quicker ball pushed through on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara turns it to the leg side

21.4

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flat and full ball just outside off, pushed to short cover

21.3

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, quicker ball just outside off, dabbed to silly point

21.2

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 2 runs, tossed up delivery outside off, Sangakkara laces the drive into the gap at deep extra cover for a couple

21.1

Ajmal to Sangakkara, no run, flatter delivery and it comes on sluggishly to Sangakkara after pitching on a good length, Sangakkara punches it to silly point

20.6

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Dilshan gets forward and pushes it to mid off

20.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 1 run, short of length ball on middle and off, Sangakkara walks to the off side and works it to deep square leg

20.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, FOUR, Cheema is struggling for his line against the left hander, length ball but on the pads, Sangakkara leans on the front foot and flicks it effortlessly to the deep mid wicket fence

20.3

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 1 run, short of length ball outside off, Dilshan stands on the crease and cracks it to deep point to bring up his 22nd Testfifty, his 4th against Pakistan and his sixth at the SSC, well played indeed

20.2

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, cracking delivery from Cheema, back of a length and it nips away in the channel outside off, Dilshan hangs his bat out and gets beaten all ends up

20.1

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 1 run, poor line from Cheema, full and on the pads of Sangakkara who flicks it to deep square leg

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, short ball from Cheema and it comes on sluggishly to Dilshan, he is too early into the pull shot and he toe-ends it to mid on

18.3

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery and it keeps a bit low, Dilshan nudges it to short mid wicket

18.2

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, full ball and on the off stump, Dilshan checks his drive and pushes it to mid on

18.1

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, good length ball and probing away in the channel just outside off, Dilshan stabs at it with an angled bat and the ball squirts off the outside edge to gully

17.6

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short of length delivery and wide outside off, Sangakkara slaps it to short cover but straight to the fielder

17.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Sangakkara crisply drives it back to Junaid who bends down and stops it on his followthrough

17.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length pacy delivery on the off stump, Sangakkara punches it to mid on

17.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, pitched up delivery on middle, Sangakkara drives it to mid on

17.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Sangakkara pushes it to mid off

17.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short ball just outside off, Sangakkara looks to punch it through the off side but gets an inside edge that rolls to square leg

16.6

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery just around the off stump, Dilshan punches it to mid off

16.5

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, good length ball speared in on the off stump, it cuts back in a touch as Dilshan taps it to the off side

16.4

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, short ball and it kicks up a touch from the deck, Dilshan looks to hammer it through point and gets beaten again

16.3

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, full ball slanted in just outside off, Dilshan gets forward and pushes it to short extra cover

16.2

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, shortish delivery and wide outside off, Dilshan looks to flay it through cover and misses it, lack of feet movement did not help his cause

16.1

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery and zipping away wide outside off, Dilshan taps it to point

Aizaz Cheema [6.0-1-31-0] is back into the attack

15.6

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 2 runs, short in length and sitting up nicely outside off, Sangakkara punches it nicely and the ball goes wide of Ajmal at mid off for a couple

15.5

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, again Junaid strays onto the pads and Dilshan clips it to backward square leg

15.4

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Dilshan gets forward and pushes it to cover, he thinks about a quick single but Sangakkara sends him back

15.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, short of length ball but he angles it in a bit too straight on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara pats it to mid on

15.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball just around the off stump, Sangakkara dabs it to point

Two slips and a gully in place.

15.1

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, Dilshan is away immediately, good length ball slanted in on middle and leg stump, Dilshan tucks it to mid on and takes a quick single

Junaid Khan is coming round the wicket to Dilshan, who is nearing yet another half century.

Update 10:10 AM local: The Pakistan players are coming out to the middle. The action is all set to start. Slightly clear skies at the moment.

Update 10:00 AM IST: The sun is finally breaking through at the SSC. This definitely brightens the prospect of a 10:15 AM start.

Dilshan: I try to attack every delivery. If I bat out 5-6 overs in the start, then I am confident of getting a big score. The pitch is very good to bat on. Pakistan have good spinners. Sangakkara is a calming influence and we hope to capitalize on this partnership. If the ball is in the right area, I am going to go for it.

09:35 AM local: The start has been delayed and there is an ominous cloud cover. The start is stated to take place at 10:15 AM and a total of 98 overs.

The umpires are out inspecting the conditions. They are not happy with the outfield conditions as there are some soggy conditions. The start could be delayed.

Pitch Report: The weather looks good currently but there is rain on the horizon. Russell Arnold reckons that both teams have to go for it. The pitch is dry but the rain has caused some patches on the surface. The outfield will be soggy.

Junaid Khan: I am the first person from the region of Swabi. I have got a tremendous response from the people in the area. I started out with tape ball and I gradually developed into a swing bowler. Swabi has just one first-class ground and I used to practice a lot. I was inspired by Wasim Akram. Fitness issues plagued Wasim, Waqar and Aaqib at the start. It was my bad luck. I had not settled into a good rhythm at Galle but I am happy with my performance.

Welcome to day 4 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan from the SSC. Rain washed out the remainder of the day and one hopes that the rain stays away today. Currently, the conditions are a bit cloudy.

The Pakistani bowlers bowled well at the start before Dilshan and Sangakkara strung a decent partnership. However, rain played spoilsport for the remainder of the day and play was called off early. Action on day 4 will begin at 9:30 AM IST. From the comm box, this is Sid V signing off with Pradeep, Sathya and Sid P. Ciao!

Update 03:40 PM local: Well, that is it for the day. It is stumps and there will be no more play today. Play will start early tomorrow.

Update 03:35 PM local: Any hopes of a 3:45 PM start has been striken down as the rains lash the SSC again. Russell Arnold tweets that any further play today might be difficult. It is pouring now.

Update 03:25 PM local: Oh boy, just as we looked like play could begin, another large cloud is coming over the stadium. There could be more rain along the way. Finger's crossed for the time being. The ground-staff are putting the covers back on.

Update 3:20 PM local: Play will start at 3:45 PM, which is in about 25 minutes time.

Update 3:10 PM local: Russell Arnold has tweeted that the covers have come off. So, play could start in a short while.

Update 03:00 PM local: The rain has stayed away for the time being. The umpires are having a look. Hopefully, we will have an idea whether play can resume shortly or not.

Update 2:40 PM local: Tea has been taken at the SSC. There is still no update regarding an inspection or when will play resume.

Update 2:15 PM local: Russell Arnold has tweeted that the weather is clear now and the ground-staff are about to resume their work.

Update 1:45 PM local: The rain has apparently stopped. Positive signs ahead. But, hold on, apparently there is another dark cloud approaching the stadium and more rain may come on the way.

Update 1:25 PM local: The rain has reduced to a drizzle now.

Update 1:10 PM local: The rain has picked up unfortunately. We could be in for a long delay.

Update 1:00 PM local: It is still raining at the SSC but it seems to have reduced a bit.

Update 12:40 PM local: The rain has gotten heavier and it is very stormy out there. The whole ground is being covered.

Update 12:30 PM local: The covers are being brought out at the SSC. It is not raining at the moment but there is a huge dark cloud hovering and the ground-staff are expecting some showers on the way.

Cheema and Junaid Khan bowled very well at the start. Junaid troubled both the openers and he sent back Paranavitana for a duck. Dilshan started off in streaky fashion but grew in confidence as the session progressed. Sangakkara has looked fluent and Sri Lanka will look to make good progress in the second session. Join us in about 40 minutes for the post-lunch session.

14.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Dilshan drives it to mid on and the fielder slides to his left to keep it down to a single, that will be lunch on day 3

14.5

Ajmal to Sangakkara, 1 run, quicker ball on the pads, Sangakkara whips it off the back foot to backward square leg

14.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Dilshan lunges forward and sweeps it to fine leg, he really had a long stride there

14.3

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, nudged to short leg

14.2

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flatter off-break and Dilshan covers the line to smother it to the ground, he even covers it with the pad to ensure that the ball does not roll back onto the stumps

14.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, loopy delivery and it spits back in, Dilshan works it with the spin to short leg

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, Sangakkara skips down the track and Rehman darts this quicker just outside off, Sangakkara dabs it back to the bowler

13.2

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, no run, this delivery is tossed up wide outside off and it spins back in, Sangakkara stays on the back foot and defends it easily

13.1

Abdur Rehman to Sangakkara, FOUR, poor start from Rehman, fuller in length and drifting down the leg side, Sangakkara helps it along the way by sweeping it to the fine leg fence

Abdur Rehman, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

12.6

Ajmal to Dilshan, FOUR, even better shot from Dilshan, he is not going to let Ajmal settle down, flighted delivery on middle and off, Dilshan charges down the track and launches it to long on, one bounce over the ropes, that ball landed just in front of the ropes, this also brings up the fifty partnership, the 10th fifty plus stand between these two

12.5

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Dilshan nudges it to the on side

12.4

Ajmal to Dilshan, FOUR, tossed up delivery just outside off, Dilshan charges down the track and clobbers it over Cheema at mid off who does not put in the effort, races away to the fence

12.3

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, loud appeal for an LBW but not given, again this delivery spits back in, Dilshan goes back and looks to work it to the leg side, misses it and gets hit on the pads, Pakistan appeal but that ball was probably going past the leg stump

12.2

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, this delivery breaks back in just outside off, Dilshan defends it

12.1

Ajmal to Dilshan, no run, Ajmal starts off with a quicker ball just outside off, Dilshan stays back and punches it back to the bowler

Saeed Ajmal, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

11.6

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, back of a length on middle and off, Dilshan taps it to mid wicket

11.5

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, full ball and probing away on that off stump corridor, Dilshan continues to leave it

11.4

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery angling away outside off, Dilshan does not play at it

11.3

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, that was a sharp bouncer from Junaid, Dilshan goes for the pull but swings a bit too early, the ball hits the back of the bat and goes on the bounce to the slips

11.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 3 runs, slightly short in length outside off, Sangakkara punches it past the gap at cover, it rolls to deep extra cover for an easy three

11.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball honing in around the off stump, Sangakkara blocks it

10.6

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 2 runs, back of a length delivery but on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan whips it into the gap at deep mid wicket for a couple

10.5

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, length ball that veers back in with the angle just outside off, Dilshan does not play at it

10.4

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, punched to mid off

10.3

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, FOUR, edged again but safe, good length ball outside off, Dilshan stays back and looks to force it through point, the ball takes the toe-end of the bat and goes in between the keeper and first slip for another boundary

10.2

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, FOUR, Dilshan is on the move here, full ball outside off, Dilshan gets forward and looks to lash the square drive through point, the ball takes the outside edge and goes past the backward point fielder for a boundary

10.1

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, good length ball and probing away in the channel outside off, Dilshan lets it go

9.6

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, this full delivery swerves back in on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan attempts the flick and gets an inside edge that rolls to deep square leg

9.5

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, stifled appeal for an LBW but not given, good length ball that curls back in on the pads, Dilshan looks to flick it to the leg side but falls over as he attempts that, the ball thuds into the pad and Junaid appeals for an LBW, but the ball was pitching well outside the line of leg stump

9.4

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, edged but safe, back of a length delivery that zips away just outside off, Dilshan plays away from the body and gets an outside edge that falls just in front of Umar at third slip

9.3

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, FOUR, poor ball from Junaid, short ball on middle, Dilshan stays on the front foot and crunches the oull shot to the deep square leg fence

9.2

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, FOUR, nicely done by Dilshan, full and straighr delivery on middle, Dilshan presents the full face of the bat and hits it through the line, laces it to the long off fence

9.1

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, full ball close to the off stump, Dilshan angles the bat and taps it to backward point

8.6

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 1 run, short ball on the middle and leg stump, Dilshan gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep backward square leg, Taufeeq Umar tumbles to his right to stop it

8.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, 3 runs, nicely done from Sangakkara, good length ball but too straight on the pads, Sangakkara clips it to deep mid wicket but the ball slows up on the heavy outfield, they take three easy runs

8.4

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, 1 run, short and wide ball outside off, Dilshan looks to crack it hard past point but mistimes it to deep cover

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, good length ball slanted in on the off stump, Dilshan taps it to short mid wicket off the front foot

8.1

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, short of a good length but wide outside off, Dilshan watches it and leaves it

7.6

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, Junaid keeps it full and just outside off, Sangakkara prods forward and drives it to mid on

7.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, this length ball slants back in on the off stump, Sangakkara blocks it to mid on

7.4

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, good length ball just outside off, Dilshan gets forward and stabs hard at it, the ball rolls off the inside half of the bat to deep square leg

7.3

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, full delivery on middle and off, Dilshan drills it hard into the ground and it goes over Junaid's headto mid on

7.2

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, short of length ball slanted away and he gets some extra bounce just outside off, Dilshan easily leaves it

7.1

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, wonderful delivery from Junaid, back of a length delivery and it jags back in on the middle and off stump, Dilshan plays inside the line of the delivery and gets cut in half, it goes through to Adnan

6.6

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, pitched up delivery and straight on the off stump, Sangakkara defends it to mid off

6.5

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery and probing away around that off stump channel, Sangakkara continues to leave it diligently

6.4

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Sangakkara nudges it to mid on

6.3

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length ball and going on with the angle outside off, Sangakkara does not play at it

Aizaz Cheema to Sangakkara, FOUR, no bowler can afford to bowl onto the pads of Sangakkara because he will murder them, full ball and on the pads, Sangakkara flicks it elegantly to the deep square leg fence

5.6

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, Junaid floats on the pads and Sangakkara neatly glances it to fine leg

5.5

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full ball angling in on the off stump, Sangakkara defends it to point

5.4

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, this good length delivery is in the zone outside off, Sangakkara leaves it

5.3

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 2 runs, in the air but safe, good length ball and it cuts back in off the seam, Sangakkara looks to push it down the ground, gets an inside edge onto the pad and goes past Azhar at short fine, it goes to backward square leg for a couple, close call for Sangakkara

5.2

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball and in the zone outside off, Sangakkara lets it go

5.1

Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, nice way to get off the mark, length ball but on the pads, Sangakkara flicks it nicely to the fine leg fence

This is Paranavitana's 7th duck in 29 Tests. He will not like it a bit.

4.6

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Dilshan lifts his bat and lets it go

4.5

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, FOUR, superbly done by Dilshan, Cheema overpitches this delivery outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot and wallops the drive to the extra cover fence

4.4

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, good length ball and it jags back in outside off, Dilshan watches it and leaves it

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, pitched up delivery just outside off, driven hard to mid off

4.1

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, full and wide delivery outside off, Dilshan reaches out for it and belts it hard to gully where Shafiq stops it by diving to his right, good stuff

Kumar Sangakkara, left handed bat, comes to the crease

3.6

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, out Caught by Azhar Ali!! Wonderful bowling from Junaid. Short of a length ball just outside off and it nips back in sharply off the seam, Paranavitana pushes at it and gets a thick inside edge onto the thigh pad, it lobs up to short leg where Azhar lunges forward and tumbles to his right to take a simple catch, Pakistan strike early. Paranavitana c Azhar Ali b Junaid Khan 0(12)

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

3.5

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, pitched up delivery and on the off stump, Paranavitana defends it solidly

3.4

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, back of a length delivery angled in on the off stump, Paranavitana punches it back to the bowler

3.3

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, short of length ball just around the off stump, Paranavitana pats it to gully

3.2

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, Junaid stays wide of the crease and slants in a good length ball on the off stump, Paranavitana defends it to the off side

3.1

Junaid Khan to Paranavitana, no run, full ball and it snakes in a touch just outside off, Paranavitana dabs it to short cover

2.6

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, FOUR, and again, this will not please Cheema one bit, this delivery is again close to the off stump line, Dilshan gets forward and angles the bat to guide it past the diving third slip fielder for another boundary to third man

2.5

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, Cheema keeps this delivery full and in the channel outside off, Dilshan lets it go

2.4

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, full ball outside off, punched to mid off

2.3

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, FOUR, streaky stuff but Sri Lanka will not mind, back of a length delivery and it darts back in, Dilshan opens the bat face and steers it past the third slip fielder who dives to his right, it goes to the third man fence

Upul Chandana is in attendance today.

2.2

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, goodish length delivery outside off, Dilshan looks to force it through point but mistimes it to the fielder

2.1

Aizaz Cheema to Dilshan, no run, back of a length delivery angled in just outside off, Dilshan punches it to mid off

1.6

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, 1 run, this delivery pitches on a good length and it cuts away a touch on middle, Dilshan looks to clip it to the leg side and gets a leading edge that lands safely straight down the ground to get off the mark

1.5

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, this delivery again nips away just outside off, Dilshan looks to leave it and the ball brushes the pad

1.4

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, peach of a delivery, good length ball and it nips away off the seam just outside off, it kicks up from the deck as Dilshan is beaten all ends up

1.3

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, leg byes, 2 runs, poor fielding from Pakistan, full ball and it bends back in on the pads, Dilshan attempts the flick but gets hit on the pads, it rolls to square leg and the fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but he misses it, Rehman at mid off who is backing up lets it go in between his legs and he concedes a couple of leg byes, Junaid is not impressed

1.2

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, short ball slanting away just outside off, Dilshan dabs it to short cover

1.1

Junaid Khan to Dilshan, no run, short of length ball on the stumps from Junaid first up, Dilshan defends it solidly

Junaid Khan, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Three slips and a gully in place for the left-arm pacer.

0.6

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, fuller length ball on the off stump, Paranavitana defends it, excellent start for Cheema

0.5

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, cracking stuff this from Cheema, this delivery is on that probing length just outside off and it nips away off the seam, Paranavitana again looks to defend and gets beaten all ends up

0.4

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, another great ball, Cheema lands this delivery on a good length and it bends back in slightly just outside off, Paranavitana has a feel for it and gets beaten

0.3

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, short of a good length ball angled across and it veers away wide outside off, Paranavitana lets it go

0.2

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, back of a length delivery on the pads, Paranavitana nudges it to short mid wicket

0.1

Aizaz Cheema to Paranavitana, no run, superb ball first up from Cheema, he shortens the length up on the middle and leg stump and it zips away sharply off the seam, Paranavitana drags the bat inside the line and leaves it

Paranavitana and Dilshan are at the crease. Paranavitana is on strike. Aizaz Cheema will open the attack

Four slips and a gully in place.

This is the second highest score by a team batting first against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. The highest is 580/9 declared by West Indies at Galle in 2010. In that match, Chris Gayle blasted 333.

Right, the Pakistan fielders are in the huddle. The Sri Lankan openers will be looking to pile on the runs on a pitch that is wonderful for batting.

Pakistan have declared! About time, I feel. Good impetus provided by Rehman and Misbah. Shafiq and Adnan Akmal departed early but Misbah hung in there and scored his 17th Test fifty. The Sri Lankan bowlers have toiled hard and it is now upto the batsmen to respond. Join us in a bit for the Sri Lankan innings.

146.6

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Misbah gently pushes it to mid on

146.5

Herath to Abdur Rehman, 1 leg bye, flighted delivery and given a bit more air on leg stump, Rehman advances down the track and attempts the slog sweep, he swings too hard and gets hit on the thigh pad, rolls to backward point for a single

146.4

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, Herath keeps it on the pads and Misbah nurdles it to backward square leg

146.3

Herath to Abdur Rehman, 1 run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Rehman makes room and sashays down the track, belts it to long off

146.2

Herath to Abdur Rehman, no run, this loopy delivery keeps a bit low on the pads, Rehman smothers it to the ground

146.1

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, flatter delivery on the pads, Misbah nudges it to square leg

An interesting stat: Randiv becomes the second Sri Lankan bowler to not bowl a maiden after conceding more than 100 runs. The first SL was Muttiah Muralitharan!

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, 2 runs, loopy delivery just outside off, Rehman skips down the track again and biffs it to long off where Sangakkara moves to his left to keep it down to a couple

145.4

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, no run, flatter delivery and slightly short outside off, Rehman cuts it to backward point

145.3

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, SIX, another one and Rehman is turning it on here, Randiv bowls this delivery slower throught the air, Rehman charges down the track and gets to the pitch to clobber it over the ropes at long on

145.2

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, Misbah backs away to the on side and Randiv follows him with another faster ball, Misbah works it to backward square leg

145.1

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, quicker ball fired down the leg side, Misbah attempts the leg glance and misses, the ball thuds into the pads of Prasanna and rolls to short fine leg

144.6

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Misbah stays on the front foot and nudges it to mid wicket

144.5

Herath to Abdur Rehman, 1 run, Rehman comes down the track and Herath darts a quick ball through on the pads, Rehman adjusts and taps it to cover

144.4

Herath to Abdur Rehman, SIX, great shot from Rehman, slow and loopy delivery just outside off, Rehman charges down the track and launches it over the ropes at long on

144.3

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Misbah plunges forward and sweeps it to fine leg

144.2

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, quicker ball pushed through on the stumps, Misbah goes right back and defends it

144.1

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, aggressive stuff from Misbah, Herath slows this delivery up on the off stump, Misbah bends down and slog sweeps it to the straightish mid wicket fence

143.6

Randiv to Abdur Rehman, no run, flatter ball drifting in on the off stump, Rehman defends it

143.5

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, again Misbah dances down the track, Randiv floats a full and flat delivery on the pads, Misbah flicks it to deep mid wicket

143.4

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, this delivery breaks back in very slowly on the stumps, Misbah goes right back and defends it

143.3

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 2 runs, a low full toss on the stumps, Misbah advances down the track and thumps it to long on, Sangakkara moves to his left and keeps it down to a couple

143.2

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery and spinning back in on the middle and leg stump, Misbah smothers it to the ground

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Misbah drills the straight drive but cannot get it past the silly mid off fielder

142.5

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, the carrom ball from Herath, it drifts in as Misbah defends it

142.4

Herath to Abdur Rehman, 1 run, a dipping full toss on middle and off, Rehman shimmies down the track and whips it to long on

142.3

Herath to Abdur Rehman, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, Rehman defends it back to the bowler

Abdur Rehman, left handed bat, comes to the crease

So Pakistan have not opted to declare after Misbah getting his fifty. Are they aiming for 600? Remember, the SSC is a batting paradise and it will stay like this for the remaining days of the Test. This pitch has nothing but heartbreak for the bowlers.

142.2

Herath to Adnan Akmal, out Caught by Dilshan!! Tame dismissal for Adnan. Herath flights this delivery with a bit more loop just outside off and it breaks away late, Adnan is deceived in the flight and he checks his drive, he gets forward and tamely chips it to Dilshan at cover. Adnan Akmal c Dilshan b Herath 5(19)

Herath to Adnan Akmal, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

142.1

Herath to Adnan Akmal, no run, slightly short just outside off, Adnan cuts it to backward point

141.6

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Misbah makes room and Randiv darts a quicker one on leg stump, Misbah pushes it again into the vacant gap at sweeper cover for a couple

141.5

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, quicker ball and breaking back in outside off, Adnan stays back and punches it to cover, they think about a couple but Randiv runs to the ball quickly, Misbah shouts Teher jaa, Teher jaa (Meaning wait, wait) to Adnan

141.4

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, this delivery spins back in on the middle and leg stump, Adnan works it with the spin to short fine leg

141.3

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Misbah charges down the track and smothers it to the off side

141.2

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps and it kicks up on Misbah, he attempts the reverse sweep but gets hit on the thigh guard

141.1

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 2 runs, tossed up delivery just outside off, Misbah gets forward and pushes it into the gap at sweeper cover for a couple, 17th Testfifty for Misbah, a real solid knock from him, 4th fifty against Sri Lanka

140.6

Herath to Adnan Akmal, no run, this delivery comes on slowly outside off, Adnan again bends down and looks to fetch the sweep from well outside off stump, the ball hits the pad and rolls to the on side

140.5

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, flighted delivery and given a lot more air outside off, Misbah drives it to widish long off and calls for a couple, but Adnan is not interested

140.4

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flatter delivery and slightly short outside off, Misbah cuts it to backward point but declines the single

140.3

Herath to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, flighted delivery and bowled with a round-arm action, Adnan bends down and sweeps it to fine leg

140.2

Herath to Adnan Akmal, no run, loopy delivery and it spins away a touch, Adnan dabs it to point

140.1

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, tossed up delivery that drifts in on the off stump, Misbah whips it to long on

Rangana Herath [45.0-5-143-2] is back into the attack

139.6

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, loopy delivery on middle and off, Adnan shimmies down the track and dabs it to the leg side, so Randiv still has not bowled a maiden over in this Test

139.5

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, tossed up delivery but too full on the pads, Misbah sweeps it to backward square leg

139.4

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Adnan drives it to long on

139.3

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, on the middle and leg stump line, Adnan glances it to short fine

139.2

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, Adnan shimmies down the track and Randiv bowls a flatter delivery just outside off, Adnan adjusts and defends it to the on side

139.1

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, loopy delivery just outside off, Adnan plunges forward and turns it to square leg

138.6

Pradeep to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, fuller in length and Pradeep gets it to swerve back in, definitely some reverse swing out there for him, Adnan presses forward and taps it to mid on for a quick single

138.5

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, good length ball that tails in on middle and leg, Misbah pushes it to mid on

138.4

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, Misbah was expecting another short ball and Pradeep obliges, this one is on the middle and leg stump and Misbah gets on top of the bounce to thump the pull to the deep backward square leg fence

138.3

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Pradeep is struggling here, again short and wide outside off, Misbah cracks the square cut to deep point where Mathews slides to his left and prevents a couple of runs

138.2

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, again Misbah skips down the track and Pradeep keeps it short and outside off, Misbah dabs it to point

138.2

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no ball, shortish ball on the middle and leg stump, Misbah looks to work it to the leg side, gets an inside edge onto the pad and it rolls to the off side, but Pradeep has overstepped, 500 is up for Pakistan

138.1

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, Misbah skips down the track and Pradeep bowls it short and wide outside off, Misbah angles the bat and guides it to the deep backward point fence

137.6

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, this delivery spins back in outside off, Adnan dabs it to point

137.5

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, flighted delivery outside off, pushed down to mid on off the front foot

137.4

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Adnan skips down the track and pushes it to mid on

137.3

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, flatter delivery but down the leg side, Misbah bends down and attempts the sweep, the ball brushes the glove and goes past Prasanna but only a single results

137.2

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, Misbah charges down the track but Randiv fires a full and quick ball on the stumps, Misbah yorks himself and squeezes it back to the bowler

137.1

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, fuller in length just outside off, Misbah stays forward and whips it to square leg

136.6

Pradeep to Adnan Akmal, no run, Pradeep keeps it around that good length and gets it to cut back in just outside off, Adnan watches it carefully and lets it go

136.5

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, short of length on the middle and leg stump, Misbah nurdles it to mid wicket for a quick single

136.4

Pradeep to Adnan Akmal, 1 run, Pradeep fires in the yorker on the stumps, Adnan squeezes it out to mid wicket to get off the mark

136.3

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, good length delivery and it tails back in on the middle and leg stump, Misbah looks to heave it to the on side but is into the shot a bit too early, he drags it to deep mid wicket

This is the first time in Shafiq's Test career that he has been run-out.

136.2

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good ball from Pradeep, back of a length delivery just outside off and it nips back in, Adnan stays on the crease and taps it to cover point

136.1

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, slightly short outside off, Misbah chops it to backward point

135.6

Randiv to Adnan Akmal, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Adnan defends it

Adnan Akmal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

135.5

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, out Shafiq Run Out!! Superb work from Dilshan. Randiv tosses this delivery up and it spins back in from a good length, Misbah goes back and turns it to square leg, calls for a quick single, but Dilshan runs quickly to his right and picks it up, he has a shy at the stumps at the striker's end from side-on and scores a direct hit, Shafiq's bat is on the line as the bails come off, the third umpire gives Shafiq out and Sri Lanka strike early. Shafiq run out (Dilshan) 2(6)

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

Third umpire being called for a run-out. Shafiq is the batsman in question. It looks close. He seems to be in trouble. Shafiq's bat is on the line when the bails are up. He might have to go back to the pavilion here.

135.4

Randiv to Shafiq, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Shafiq skips down the track and eases it to long on

135.3

Randiv to Shafiq, no run, flatter delivery and it breaks back in on the middle and leg stump, Shafiq whips it to backward square leg but the fielder moves to his left to stop it

135.2

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, flighted delivery but too full just outside off, Misbah turns it to mid wicket

135.1

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up delivery and it lands on a good length, it kicks up and it breaks back in, Misbah goes on the back foot and nudges it to backward square leg

134.6

Pradeep to Shafiq, no run, shortish length just outside off and it cuts back in just outside off, Shafiq dabs it to point

134.5

Pradeep to Shafiq, no run, fuller length ball and it bends back in a touch, Shafiq drives it back to the bowler who stops it on his followthrough

134.4

Pradeep to Shafiq, no run, short of length ball in the channel outside off, Shafiq shoulders arms

134.3

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, Pradeep resumes the over from yesterday, back of a length delivery angling in on the off stump, Misbah punches it to point and takes a single immediately

Right, we are all set to start. The sun is shining and that will please the batsmen. Sid V here to take you through for the first session.

Thilan Samaraweera: I love to bat here, the wicket is very true. I have played here for 15 years, I know a lot about this pitch. I think we misread the pitch here, we felt there would be a lot of movement in the first hour of play. We will have to bat well, if Pakistan get around 550, there will be only one winner in this match. We need to get a good start from our openers. There are three golden words in batting, keep your head still, get forward and play with a straight bat. That is my thinking.

Welcome to day 3 of the second Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan from the SSC. There was some rain earlier in the morning but the skies have cleared up now. The main question now is: Will Pakistan declare or will they bat on? The action is all set to start in about 10 minutes.

4:20 PM IST: The covers are still firmly in place and filled with a lot of water. There is still a slight drizzle. Not looking good at all. The umpires take a walk around the outfield. In fact it will be stumps. Pakistan dominated once again with Azhar Ali taking center stage today. Pakistan will be mulling a declaration overnight. We will have to wait and see if they do that. Play will start fifteen minutes early tomorrow i.e 9:45 AM local time. Do join us then.

A slight shower now and the umpires are not taking any chances. They have asked for the covers to be brought on. It could be an early tea too but we'll wait for confirmation. Just as I type that Waqar Younis says that tea has been called. There seems to be some heavy rain not too far away form the ground. Not great news. We'll keep you posted as soon as we get some updates.

134.2

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, angled in, Misbah-ul-Haq defends it back to Pradeep

134.1

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length and on the off, Misbah-ul-Haq stands up and pushes it back to Pradeep

Nuwan Pradeep [21.0-3-86-0] is back into the attack

133.6

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Misbah-ul-Haq works it down to deep mid wicket for a single

133.5

Randiv to Shafiq, 1 run, given a lot of flight, Shafiq reaches out and taps it in the vacant cover area to get off the mark

Asad Shafiq, right handed bat, comes to the crease

133.4

Randiv to Azhar Ali, out Caught by Nuwan Kulasekara at short third man!! Soft dismissal to end a fine innings. Azhar Ali tries the reverse sweep but only manages to get a top edge, it lobs up gently and Kulasekara takes a simple catch at short third man. He was looking to up the ante and perishes in the process. Azhar Ali c Nuwan Kulasekara b Randiv 157(295) [4s-9]

Randiv to Azhar Ali, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

133.3

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, floated up, Azhar Ali dances down to defend it again

133.2

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, full and on the leg, Misbah-ul-Haq sweeps it down to fine leg for just a single

133.1

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, Randiv slides this one down the legside, Misbah-ul-Haq offers no shot

132.6

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, Misbah-ul-Haq skips down and picks this one on the full to knock it down to long one

132.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, full and on the leg, Azhar Ali paddles it again to fine leg for just one

132.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, on the off, Azhar Ali pushes it to cover

132.3

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, floated up, Misbah-ul-Haq paddles it fine for one more

132.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, floated up, Azhar Ali sweeps it hard and Randiv makes a very good stop at deep mid wicket to keep them down to one

132.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, floated up, Azhar Ali dances down the track and tries to whip it on the onside but is hit on the pads

Rangana Herath [44.0-5-139-2] is back into the attack

131.6

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, very full and on the leg, Misbah-ul-Haq turns it to square leg

131.5

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, floated up outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq brings out the reverse paddle again and plays it to good effect, another boundary

131.4

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, on the middle and leg, Misbah-ul-Haq turns it to backward square leg

131.3

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, turning in, Misbah-ul-Haq turns it to short fine leg

131.2

Randiv to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, straighter in line, Misbah-ul-Haq pushes it to short mid wicket

131.1

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, turning in, Azhar Ali stays back and pushes it past point for a single

Suraj Randiv [23.0-0-99-0] is back into the attack

A long discussion between Randiv and Mahela before the start of the over. The ground staff are getting back into position. A few dark clouds hovering over the ground.

130.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, slower and outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq opens the face of the bat and guides it to gully

130.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Misbah-ul-Haq, 2 runs, pitched up and outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq drives it hard and wide of the man at deep extra cover for a couple

130.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 1 run, length delivery on middle, Azhar Ali tucks it away to mid on for a comfortable single

130.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, pitched up on the off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq taps it to point and rushes through for a single

130.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali taps it to cover and scampers through for a single

130.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali rocks onto his back foot and punches it to deep extra cover for a couple

Nuwan Kulasekara [26.0-6-77-0] is back into the attack

129.6

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq defends it towards the man at point

129.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, pushed through on middle and leg, Azhar Ali comes down the track and drives it with an angled bat to long on for a single. That brings up his 2nd 150 score in Test cricket!

129.4

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, loopy delivery on middle and leg, Misbah-ul-Haq pushes it past the bowler to mid on for a single

129.3

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

129.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets a good stride forward and drives it to long off

129.1

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Misbah-ul-Haq drives it with an angled bat to long on for a single

Drinks are on the field now

128.6

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, full and on the off, Azhar Ali punches it to mid off

128.5

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, angled in, Misbah-ul-Haq works it behind square on the onside for a single

128.4

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 3 runs, good length and outside off, Azhar Ali drives it wide of the man at deep extra cover and Mathews stops it with his boot just in front of the ropes

128.3

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, outside off again, Azhar Ali stands up and punches it to deep extra cover for a couple

128.2

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, good length and outside off, Azhar Ali punches it to cover

128.1

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, angled in, Misbah-ul-Haq turns it to deep mid wicket for a single

127.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Loud appeal but Taufel is quick to turn it down. Azhar Ali was yorked as he tried to flick this one. It was too full to juf=dge if there was actually any turn and with the angle it would have probably slided down leg

127.5

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, flat and full outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq taps it between cover and point for a single

127.4

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, on the middle and leg, Misbah-ul-Haq turns it to mid wicket

127.3

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, FOUR, on the middle and leg but Misbah-ul-Haq gets into a very good position to play the reverse sweep, executes it beautifully too

127.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, full and outside leg, Azhar Ali paddles it fine again for a single

127.1

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, sliding on, Misbah-ul-Haq gets back and pushes it past cover for a single

126.6

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, FOUR, the third short one on the trot but this is not well directed, Azhar Ali tries a half hearted pull and gets a top edge that goes very fine to the boundary

126.5

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, another short one, Azhar Ali evades this one too

126.4

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, banged in short now and Azhar Ali does not go after it, he ducks under quickly

126.3

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq leans back and cuts it to the man at deep point for a single

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, pitched up, Misbah-ul-Haq punches it to cover

125.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, sliding on, Azhar Ali works it wide of deep mid wicket for another couple, very good running

125.5

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, sliding on, Misbah-ul-Haq was expecting it to turn but gets a thick inside edge to mid wicket, quick single taken

125.4

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, on the middle and leg again, Misbah-ul-Haq pushes it back down the track

125.3

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, sliding on, Misbah-ul-Haq taps it on the onside

125.2

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, fuller length again, Misbah-ul-Haq lunges out and pushes it to mid off

125.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, pitched up, Azhar Ali whips it wide of deep mid wicket for just a single

124.6

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, very straight, Misbah-ul-Haq stays in the crease and pushes it back to Pradeep

124.5

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 2 runs, short of length again, Misbah-ul-Haq stands upright and pulls it wide of deep square leg for another couple

124.4

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, on the off, Misbah-ul-Haq hangs back and pushes it to cover

124.3

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, good length and outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq punches it to mid off

124.2

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, banged in short, Azhar Ali pulls it down to fine leg for just a single

124.1

Pradeep to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, good length and outside off, Misbah-ul-Haq knocks it past cover for a quick single

Nuwan Pradeep [18.0-3-68-0] is back into the attack

123.6

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, 1 run, drifting in to middle and leg, Misbah-ul-Haq drives it with an angled bat to long on for a single

123.5

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

123.4

Herath to Misbah-ul-Haq, no run, flighted on the off stump, Misbah-ul-Haq gets onto the front foot and defends it watchfully

Misbah-ul-Haq, right handed bat, comes to the crease

123.3

Herath to Younis Khan, out Lbw!! Younis doesn't look happpy at all! Flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan tries to sweep it across the line but misses and gets struck on the front pad. Herath appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Replays show that Younis Khan was struck just a little outside the line of off stump. Younis Khan lbw b Herath 32(68) [4s-1]

Herath to Younis Khan, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

123.2

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan drives it to the man at short cover

123.1

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, Younis Khan cuts it to the man at point

122.6

Mathews to Younis Khan, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Younis Khan cuts it square of the wicket for a single

122.5

Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Younis Khan backs away and punches it to the man at point

122.4

Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, bouncer on middle, Younis Khan ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper

122.3

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, pitched up on middle and leg, Azhar Ali flicks it away to deep mid wicket for a single

122.2

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to sweeper cover for a couple

122.1

Mathews to Younis Khan, 1 run, length delivery on the off stump, Younis Khan turns it away with an angled bat to mid on for a single

121.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Azhar Ali opens the face of the bat and taps the ball towards the man at point

121.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it back to the bowler

121.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, slower through the air outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to the man at short cover

121.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to the man at cover

121.2

Herath to Younis Khan, 1 run, flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan gets down on one knee and sweeps across the line to deep square leg for a single

121.1

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, Younis Khan comes down the track and defends it back towards the bowler

120.6

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, full outside the off stump, Azhar Ali plonks his front foot forward and drives it to the man at mid-off

120.5

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to the man at mid-off

120.4

Mathews to Younis Khan, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Younis Khan flicks it away to backward square leg for a single

120.3

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali opens the face of the bat and taps it square of the wicket for a single

120.2

Mathews to Younis Khan, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Younis Khan punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover for a single

120.1

Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Younis Khan defends it watchfully off the front foot

119.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Azhar Ali defends it back to the bowler

119.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, FOUR, nice shot! Flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets down on one knee and employs a slog sweep to send the ball racing away to the deep mid-wicket fence

119.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to the man at short cover

119.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali defends it towards cover

119.2

Herath to Younis Khan, 3 runs, flatter outside the off stump, Younis Khan slaps it through the off side to deep extra cover. Sangakkara chases after it and manages it pull it back before the boundary

119.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali comes down the track and drives it to long off for a single

118.6

Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, Younis Khan opens the face of the bat and defends it towards point

118.5

Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Younis Khan gts behind the line and defends it back to the bowler

118.4

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short of length delivery on middle, Azhar Ali pulls it across the line to backward square leg for a single

118.3

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali pushes it towards cover

118.2

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and tries to defend but plays down the wrong line and misses. The ball strikes him on the front pad and Mathews appeals for lbw. The umpire turns it down though, it certainly looked close. Perhaps height was a concern

118.1

Mathews to Younis Khan, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Younis Khan pushes it awkwardly to cover for a single

Angelo Mathews [12.0-1-45-1] is back into the attack

117.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

117.5

Herath to Younis Khan, 1 run, slower through the air on the off stump, Younis Khan gets forward and drives it to mid off for a single

117.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it off the front foot to sweeper cover for a single

117.3

Herath to Younis Khan, 3 runs, tossed up on the off stump, Younis Khan gets down on one knee and sweeps it across the line to deep mid wicket. The batsmen run hard to pick up three

117.2

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan comes down the track and drives it to the man at mid-off

117.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to sweeper cover for a single

116.6

Randiv to Younis Khan, FOUR, easy pickings! Full toss on the off stump, Younis Khan gets down on one knee and employs a revrerse sweep to send the ball to the third man fence

116.5

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, slower through the air outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to cover for a single

116.4

Randiv to Younis Khan, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Younis Khan flicks it away to backward square leg for a single

116.3

Randiv to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

The players are back out and are ready to get the game back on track. Conditions still look overcast.

1:45 PM IST: News is coming in that play will resume at 2:00 PM IST. Tea will be taken at 3:40 PM and stumps will be at 6:00 PM. A total of seven overs have been lost today.

1:25 PM IST: The ground staff have been doing their best for sometime now. The rain has eased out and the umpires are coming out for an inspection.

12:30 PM IST: It is still drizzling at the moment and the entire ground has been covered. The ground did receive a lot of rainfall during the break though, so the groundstaff will have their work cut out.

Pakistan have done well in the first session. They continued from where they left off yesterday as Ali and Hafeez batted with confidence. Hafeez though, fell short of his double century after missing a very full delivery. Ali batted with a lot of determination and ensured that he completed his century. Younis Khan was patient as always and stood firm in the middle. Eventually rain stopped play and lunch was taken early. Pakistan will be the happier side at this point in time. Do join us in about 35 minutes for the second session of the day

It has started to rain quite heavily. The covers have come on to the ground quite quickly and the players have made their way off the field. It looks as though it might be a passing shower since there is a heavy breeze. The umpires have decided to break for an early lunch

116.2

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, pushed through on middle, Azhar Ali turns it away to square leg for a single

116.1

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, drifting in to middle and leg, Azhar Ali tucks it away to the man at mid-wicket

115.6

Herath to Younis Khan, 2 runs, pushed through on the off stump, Younis Khan backs away and slices it down to third man. The batsmen run hard for a couple. Azhar Ali looks for a third but Younis Khan inisists that he will not be able to do it right now. Perhaps the humidity is getting to him already

115.5

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and defends it watchfully

115.4

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Younis Khan comes down the track and drives it to the man at mid-off

115.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flatter outside the off stump, Azhar Ali backs away and punches it to sweeper cover for a single

115.2

Herath to Younis Khan, 1 run, tossed up on the off stump, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and drives it to mid off for a single. That brings up 400 runs for Pakistan! Pakistan hasn't scored 400 in a long time

115.1

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted outside the off stump, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and defends it towards the the man at silly point

114.6

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, slower through the air on middle and leg, Azhar Ali flicks it away to the man at mid-wicket

114.5

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on middle, Azhar Ali comes down the track and drives it along the ground to the man at short mid-wicket

114.4

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, sliding in to middle and leg, Azhar Ali flicks it towards the man at short leg

114.3

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, drifting in to middle and leg, Azhar Ali tucks it away towards square leg

114.2

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it off the front foot to deep extra cover for a couple

114.1

Randiv to Younis Khan, 1 run, tossed up on the off stump, Younis Khan turns it away with an angled bat to deep square leg for a single

113.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets down on one knee and scoops it uppsihly to fine leg for a couple

113.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it back towards the bowler

113.4

Herath to Younis Khan, 1 run, slower through the air on middle, Younis Khan gets down on one knee and sweeps it to square leg. The fielder at that position dives and gets a hand to it as a result he keeps the scoring down to one

113.3

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on middle and off, Younis Khan gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

113.2

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Younis Khan defends it towards cover

113.1

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan gets forward and defends it with an angled bat towards square leg

112.6

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, tossed up on middle and leg, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and drives it along the ground to mid wicket for a couple

112.5

Randiv to Younis Khan, 1 run, flighted on middle, pitches and turns in to the right hander, Younis Khan tucks it away to backward square leg for a single

112.4

Randiv to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

112.3

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flatter outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it to cover for a single

112.2

Randiv to Younis Khan, 1 run, flighted on middle and leg, Younis Khan turns it away to mid wicket for a single

112.1

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Azhar Ali comes down the track and drives it to mid on for a single

Suraj Randiv [20.0-0-83-0] is back into the attack

111.6

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted outside the off stump, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and drives it towards the man at cover

111.5

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, slower through the air on middle, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and defends it

111.4

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan gets to the pitch of the ball and pushes it back to the bowler

111.3

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up on middle, Younis Khan comes down the track and defends it with caution

111.2

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Younis Khan backs away and punches it to the man at cover

111.1

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Younis Khan defends it watchfully

110.6

Pradeep to Younis Khan, 1 run, length delivery angled in to the pads, Younis Khan clips it away with ease to mid wicket for a single

110.5

Pradeep to Younis Khan, no run, yorker length delivery on middle, Younis Khan digs it out and sends it back to the bowler

110.5

Pradeep to Younis Khan, no ball, good length delivery on the off stump, Younis Khan defends it back to the bowler. Pradeep over steps and concedes a no ball

110.4

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali defends it towards point and scampers through for a single

110.4

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, wide, banged in short on middle, Azhar Ali lets it go over his head, through to the keeper. The umpire calls it a wide for height and also issues one bouncer for the over

110.3

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and drives it to the man at cover

110.2

Pradeep to Younis Khan, 1 run, length delivery on the pads, Younis Khan flicks it away down to fine leg for a single

110.1

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar Ali turns it away to deep mid wicket for a single

109.6

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan gets a good stride forward and denfends it watchfully

109.5

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Younis Khan comes down the track and pushes it to the man at mid-off

109.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, leg byes, 1 run, pushed through on the leg stump, Azhar Ali tries to flick it away but misses and the ball goes off the pad down to fine leg

109.3

Herath to Younis Khan, 1 run, flatter on the off stump, Younis Khan backs away and punches it to sweeper cover for a single

109.2

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Younis Khan pushes it to the man at mid-off

109.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets outside the line of the delivery and employs a lap sweep to send the ball to fine leg for a single

108.6

Pradeep to Younis Khan, no run, length delivery on the off stump, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and defends it towards the man at point

108.5

Pradeep to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Younis Khan defends it back towards the man at mid-on

108.4

Pradeep to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Younis Khan lets it go through to the keeper

108.3

Pradeep to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Younis Khan shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

108.2

Pradeep to Younis Khan, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Younis Khan defends it back towards the bowler

108.1

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali opens the face of the bat and pushes it square of the wicket for a single

107.6

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, loopy delivery outside the off stump, Younis Khan lets it go through to the keeper

107.5

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Younis Khan comes down the track and defends it back to the bowler

107.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, on middle and leg, Azhar Ali turns it away to mid wicket for a single

107.3

Herath to Younis Khan, 1 run, pushed through on the off stump, Younis Khan comes forward and drives it to mid off for a single

107.2

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on the off stump, pitches and turns away sharply from the right hander. Younis Khan tries to defend but gets beaten by the turn and the ball misses the outside edge by a whisker. The keeper appeals for caught behind but the umpire turns it down

107.1

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Younis Khan backs away and punches it to the man at cover

106.6

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and pushes it to the man at mid-off

106.5

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and defends it towards the cover. Azhar Ali looks for a single but his partner turns it down

106.4

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets forward and defends it towards the man at cover

106.3

Pradeep to Younis Khan, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Younis Khan turns it away to mid wicket for a single

106.2

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short outside the off stump, Azhar Ali cuts it away off the back foot square of the wicket for an easy single

106.1

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali tucks it away to mid wicket for a couple

105.6

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on the off stump, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and defends it with ease

105.5

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and defends it

105.4

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, Younis Khan cuts it away to the man at point

105.3

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Younis Khan skips down the track and defends it. The man at silly point underarms the ball at the striker's end and hits the stumps but Younis Khan gets back in the crease

105.2

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, flighted on middle and leg, Younis Khan pushes it back towards the bowler

105.1

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

Drinks are on the field now

104.6

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler

104.5

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

104.4

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali tries to defend and gets an outside edge that falls short of Mahela at 2nd slip

104.3

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Azhar Ali tries to defend it off the front foot but gets an inside edge onto his pads

104.2

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump, Azhar Ali latches on to it and cuts it away with ease to deep backward point for a boundary. That shot finally brings up his century, his 3rd in Tests.

104.1

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali hops in his crease and defends it towards the man at point

103.6

Herath to Younis Khan, no run, slower through the air on the off stump, Younis Khan comes down the track and tries to defend but misses and gets struck on the pad

103.5

Herath to Younis Khan, 2 runs, flighted on middle, Younis Khan gets onto the front foot and turns it down to fine leg for a couple

Younis Khan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

103.4

Herath to Hafeez, out Bowled!! Rash shot from Hafeez! Flighted on middle and leg, very slow through the air. Hafeez gets tempted into going for a big slog sweep but gets beaten in the flight and misses the ball completely. The ball clips the top of leg stump and Hafeez has to make the walk back to the pavilion. Hafeez b Herath 196(331) [4s-20 6s-1]

Herath to Hafeez, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

103.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, slower through the air on the off stump, Hafeez defends it back to the bowler

103.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Hafeez defends it off the front foot

103.1

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted on middle and leg, Hafeez defends it towards the man at mid-wicket

102.6

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it to the man at cover

102.5

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali defends it towards the man at point

102.4

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez rocks onto his back foot and cuts it away to sweeper cover for a single

102.3

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez gets behind the line of the delivery and punches it towards mid-on

102.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez gets behind the line and defends it towards the man at mid-wicket

102.1

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez punches it to the man at cover

Nuwan Pradeep [13.0-3-52-0] is back into the attack

101.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali turns it with an angled bat towards mid-wicket

101.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, slower through the air on the off stump, Azhar Ali skips down the track and defends it with ease

101.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali comes down the track and tries to defend but misses and gets struck on the pad

101.3

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Hafeez pushes it along the ground to long on for an easy single

101.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez gets a good stride forward and defends it towards cover

101.1

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted on the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and tries to defend. The ball goes off the inside edge towards square leg

100.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it to the man at cover

100.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez punches it to extra cover. Dilshan collects the ball, turns and has a shy at the non striker's end but misses

100.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez gets forward and drives it to the man at cover

100.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez punches it off the back foot to deep extra cover

100.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 2 runs, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez punches it straight down the ground for a comfortable couple

100.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Hafeez gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler

99.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it to the man at short cover

99.5

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, flatter on middle and leg, Hafeez clips it away to mid wicket for a single

99.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and defends it towards cover

99.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali paddle sweeps it to fine leg for a single

99.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali pushes it back to the bowler

99.1

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, flighted outside the off stump, Hafeez punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover for a single

98.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali lets it go through to the keeper

98.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, a hint of inward movement for the bowler. Azhar Ali gets forward and tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Nuwan Kulasekara appels for lbw but that was way outside the line off off stump and had some bat in it as well, the umpire turns the appeal down

98.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali gets a good stride forward and defends it towards the man at cover

98.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali watches it carefully and lets it go through to the keeper

98.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

98.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, goes wide of the crease and bowls it full on the off stump, Hafeez turns it away to short mid wicket for a quick single

97.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on middle, Azhar Ali tries to flick it away but misses and gets struck high on his pads. Herath appeals for lbw but the umpire turns it down, that was prhaps going down leg

97.5

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, short and wide outside the off stump, Hafeez cuts it away to sweeper cover for a single

97.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted on middle, Azhar Ali gets outside the line of the delivery and sweeps it down to fine leg for a single

97.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Azhar Ali drives it back to the bowler

97.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets forward and defends it watchfully

97.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets back in his crease and punches it back to the bowler

96.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, pitches and goes away from the right hander. Hafeez gets forward and tries to defend but gets beaten by the movement

96.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali pushes it square of the wicket for a single

96.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez cuts it away square of the wicket for a single

96.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez gets a good stride forward and defends it back to the bowler

96.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali rocks onto his back foot and punches it to sweeper cover for a single to bring up 350 for Pakistan

96.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outsdie the off stump, Azhar Ali lets it go through to the keeper

95.6

Herath to Hafeez, no run, loopy delivery outside the off stump, pitches and turns away from the right hander. Hafeez lets it go through to the keeper

95.5

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, Hafeez gets forward and pushes it to the man at point

95.4

Herath to Hafeez, 2 runs, flighted on middle, Hafeez gets outside the line of the delivery and sweeps it down to fine leg for a couple

95.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, pushed through on middle, Hafeez backs away and punches it to the man at cover

95.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, slower through the air on leg stump, Hafeez tucks it away gently towards the on side

95.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and drives it to cover for a single

94.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez defends it with an open face of the bat and the ball goes to the man at backward point

94.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

94.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez defends it but gets a thick outside edge that falls short of Mahela at 2nd slip

94.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, pitches and comes back in to the right hander. Hafeez shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

94.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, pitches and nips away from the right hander. Hafeez has a tickle at it off the back foot but gets beaten by the movement and bounce

94.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery just outside the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and drives it to the man at mid-off

93.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, drifting in to leg stump, Azhar Ali gets inside the line of the delivery and defends it watchfully

93.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali pushes the ball back towards the bowler

93.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on middle, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and defends it with an angled bat towards mid-wicket

93.3

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, slower through the air on the off stump, Hafeez gets forward and turns it to square leg for a single

93.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, pusheed through on the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to mid off and rushes through for a quick single

93.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on middle, Azhar Ali comes down the track and pushes it back to the bowler

92.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, FOUR, poor delivery! Short and wide outside the off stump, Hafeez waits on it and cuts it away with a flick of the wrists, to send the ball to the sweeper cover fence

92.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez gets beaten

This is now the highest partnership for any wicket against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka.

92.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, FOUR, nice shot! Back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the back foot and punches it to the deep extra cover fence

92.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, full on middle and off, Hafeez gets behind the line of the delivery and defends it back to the bowler

92.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, pitched up on the off stump, a hint of inward movement. Hafeez gets a good sxtride ofrard and defends it with his bat close to his pad

92.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez tries to drive it off the front foot but gets an inside edge onto his pads and the ball nearly goes on to hit the stumps

Intersting choice to start with spin from one end, considering the bal is still new. However, Herath did get some turn and bonuce in that over.

91.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on middle, Azhar Ali tucks it away towards the man at mid-wicket

91.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, nice loopy delivery on the off stump, pitches and turns away from the right hander. Azhar Ali tries to defend it off the front foot but gets beaten

91.4

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, flighted on leg stump, Hafeez drives it off the front foot to mid on for an easy single

91.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Hafeez gets forward and pushes it with an angled bat to the man at mid-wicket

91.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted on middle, Azhar Ali comes down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and pushes it past the bowler to mid off

91.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on middle, Azhar Ali gets a good stride forward and defends it watchfully

That was a very quiet first over, Nuwan Kulasekara looked rather stiff and bowled in the early 120s.

90.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez punches it towards the man at cover

90.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

90.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez defends it with ease

90.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez defends it off the front foot towards the man at cover

90.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Hafeez gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

90.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and defneds

Hello, and a warm welcome to Day 2 of the 2nd Test. Pakistan are in the driving seat and will look to continue their good work.

That ends a rather drab first day, at least if you are a bowler. Sri Lanka toiled hard in the field but to no avail as they got absolutely no assistance from the pitch. At times it looked as though the bowlers were bowling on a cement track. Hafeez did well though to make the most of the opportunity and scored a mammoth 172 to end the day unbeaten. He was supported well by Azhar Ali as the duo put on the highest 2nd wicket partnership against Sri Lanka. Pakistan have done very well to register a score of 334 for the loss of just one wicket and will be eager to come back tomorrow and pile on some more. Sri Lanka on the other hand will want to forget this day. Do join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM IST for the 2nd day of this Test match.

89.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali lets it go through to the keeper

89.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through outside the off stump, Azhar Ali charges down the track and defends it

89.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets a good stride forward and defends it

89.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali pushes it towards cover

89.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali defends it towards cover

89.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, on the off stump, defended back to the bowler

88.6

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali waits on it and cuts it away to deep backward point for a single

88.5

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali defends it watchfully

88.4

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, Azhar Ali shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

88.3

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler

88.2

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it back to bowler

88.1

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar Ali pushes it towards the man at mid-on

Angelo Mathews [11.0-1-44-1] is back into the attack

87.6

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flatter on the off stump, Hafeez punches it to the man at mid-off

87.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to cover for a single

87.4

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, flighted outside the off stump, Hafeez drives it to cover point for a single

87.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, on middle and leg, Hafeez turns it away to the on side

87.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, appeal for caught behind! Not out! Tossed up on the off stump, pitches and turns away from the right hander. Hafeez pushes at it off the front foot and it appears as though he might have got an outside edge. The ball goes through to the keeper who appeals for caught behind but the umpire turns it down

87.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it to deep extra cover for a single

86.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez drives it back to the bowler. Nuwan Kulasekara gets a hand on it and the ball goes on to hit the stumps at the non striker's end but luckily Azhar Ali has his bat inside the crease

86.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez pushes it to the man at cover

86.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

86.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Hafeez gets on to the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

86.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez pushes it with an angled bat towards the man at mid-on

86.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez gets behind the line and defends it towards mid-off

85.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter and down the leg side, Azhar Ali tries to flick it away but the ball is beyond his reach

85.5

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, pushed through on middle, Hafeez skips down the track and pushes it to long on

85.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, ossed up outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to long off for a single

85.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali defends it watchfully off the front foot

85.2

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Hafeez drives it with an angled bat to mid on, the partnership between Hafeez and Azhar Ali is now 250

85.1

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez defends it off the front foot and gets an inside edge that falls short of the man at forward short leg

Rangana Herath [21.0-2-76-0] is back into the attack

84.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery outsdie the off stump, Azhar Ali lets it go through to the keeper

84.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

84.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, FOUR, crunched! Short and wide outside the off stump, Azhar Ali latches on to it and cuts it with immense power to third man for a boundary

84.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, pitches and nips back in. Azhar Ali lets it go through to the keeper. That was quite close to the stumps, a risky leave at the end

84.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez pushes it to mid on for a single

84.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, drawing Hafeez forward. Hafeez defends and gets an outside edge that falls a yard short of the man at 1st slip. Why on earth is he standing so far back, or maybe Nuwan Kulasekara is just too slow

83.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez tucks it away to deep mid wicket for a single

83.5

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez defends it towards cover

83.4

Pradeep to Hafeez, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez flicks it away to mid wicket for a comfortable couple

83.3

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it off the back foot to deep backward point for a single

83.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez flicks it away to deep square leg for a single

83.1

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler

82.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, Azhar Ali lets it go through to the keeper

82.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, slightly short outside the off stump, Azhar Ali slaps it away to sweeper cover for a couple. The ball slows down as it inches towards the boundary, and Randiv manages to keep the scoring down to two

82.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up a little more on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and defends it towards backward point

82.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali just watches it go through to the keeper

82.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez flicks it away to deep square leg for a single

82.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez defends it back towards the bowler

81.6

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali lets it go through to the keeper

81.5

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali lets it go through to the keeper

81.4

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets behind the line of the delivery and defends it towards cover

81.3

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

81.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez tucks it away to mid wicket for a single

81.1

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

Nuwan Pradeep [11.0-3-46-0] is back into the attack

80.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali leans forward and employs a full blodded drive through the line of the ball. Dilshan dives full length to his right at cover and prevents any runs from being scored

80.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali plonks his front foot forward and tries to defend but gets a thick outside edge that goes towards point

80.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, pitched up on middle, Hafeez pushes it to mid on and scampers through for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the non striker's end and hits but Hafeez makes it in time

80.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez lets it go through to the keeper

80.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, a hint of inward movement. Azhar Ali tucks it away to deep square leg for a single

80.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it towards the man at cover

Nuwan Kulasekara [16.0-3-50-0] is back into the attack

The second new ball has been taken. Sri Lanka obviously didn't have much of an option with the pitch being as dull as a game of golf

79.6

Dilshan to Hafeez, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Hafeez defends it back to the bowler

79.5

Dilshan to Hafeez, FOUR, poor bowling! Another delivery short and wide outside the off stump, Hafeez waits on it and cuts it hard to the sweeper cover fence

79.4

Dilshan to Hafeez, FOUR, easy pickings! Short and wide outside the off stump, Hafeez rocks onto the back foot and cuts it down to the third man fence

79.3

Dilshan to Hafeez, no run, flatter outside the off stump, Hafeez pushes it off the back foot towards the man at point

79.2

Dilshan to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to mid off and rushes through for a single. Herath has a shy at the non striker's end and hits but Azhar Ali makes it home with ease

79.1

Dilshan to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali tries to drive and plays for the spin but the ball goes straight past the outside edge

Tillakaratne Dilshan, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

78.6

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez defends it watchfully back to the bowler

78.5

Herath to Hafeez, no run, pushed through on middle and leg, Hafeez drives it back towards the bowler

78.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted on the off stump, Hafeez pushes it off the front foot back to the bowler

78.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez gets forward and defends it watchfully

78.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it off the front foot to sweeper cover for a single

78.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to the man at cover

77.6

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, slower through the air on middle, Hafeez defends it with ease off the front foot

77.5

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Hafeez tucks it away to the man at square leg

77.4

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted on middle and leg, Azhar Ali pushes it off the front foot with an angled bat to long on for a single

77.3

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets deep into his crease and punches it with an open face of the bat towards the man at point

77.2

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, flatter on middle and leg, Hafeez tucks it away to backward square leg for a single

77.1

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, flighted on middle and leg, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and pushes it with an angled bat to the man at mid-wicket

76.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, quicker one on leg stump, Azhar Ali flicks it straight to the man at square leg

76.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on middle, Azhar Ali gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

76.4

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, pushed through on middle and leg, Hafeez turns it away to mid wicket for an easy single

76.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez gets a good stride forward and defends it watchfully

76.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted on the off stump, pitches and turns away from the right hander. Hafeez tries to defend but gets beaten by the spin

76.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Azhar Ali turns it away to deep square leg for a comfortable single

75.6

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, pushed through on middle, Hafeez gets behind the line of the ball and defends it watchfully

75.5

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

75.4

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, flighted on the off stump, Hafeez drives it back to the bowler rather awkwardly. Hafeez was deceived by the flight there

75.3

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, pushed through on middle, Azhar Ali comes down the track and pushes it to long on for a single

75.2

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and drives it with an angled bat to long on

75.1

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, loopy delivery on the off stump, Hafeez turns it away towards the man at square leg

74.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter outside the off stump, Azhar Ali defends it towards the man at point

74.5

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Hafeez drives it with an angled bat to mid on and goes through for a single to bring up his 150! This has been a very good knock

74.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, quicker one on the off stump, Hafeez gets a little surprised by the pace and defends it awkwardly towards cover

74.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, sliding in to middle and leg, Azhar Ali flicks it away to square leg for a single

74.2

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, pushed through on the off stump, Hafeez whips it across the line to long on for a single

74.1

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez drives it to the man at cover

Rangana Herath [18.0-2-70-0] is back into the attack

73.6

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, tossed up outside the off stump, Hafeez drives it to cover for a single to end the over

73.5

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, flighted on the off stump, Hafeez pushes it back towards the bowler

73.4

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Hafeez punches it back to the bowler

73.3

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, flighted on middle, Hafeez pushes it towards the man at short mid-wicket

73.2

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, pitches and turns in to the right hander. Hafeez backs away and cuts it towards the man at point

73.1

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 3 runs, pushed through outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it to deep backward point. Sangakkara chases after it and keeps the scoring down to three

72.6

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets behind the line and defends it to cover

72.5

Mathews to Hafeez, 1 run, pitched up on the off stump, Hafeez taps it to cover for a single

72.4

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez pushes it back to the bowler

72.3

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery on leg stump, Azhar Ali pushes it with an angled bat to mid on and scampers through for a single

72.2

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar Ali flicks it towards the man at mid-wicket. The fielder there dives and prevents the ball from going past him

72.1

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar Ali turns it away towards the man at mid-wicket

71.6

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, flighted delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez taps it towards cover and looks for a single but Azhar Ali turns it down again

71.5

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, pushed through on leg stump, Hafeez tucks it away towards the man at square leg and thinks about a single but is sent back by his partner

71.4

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez defends it back towards the bowler

71.3

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, flighted on middle, Hafeez pushes it back to the bowler

71.2

Randiv to Hafeez, SIX, massive! Tossed up on middle and leg, Hafeez gets forward, gets under the ball and swings his arms through the line to send it over the ropes between midwicket and long on

71.1

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and defnds it back to the bowler

Drinks are on the field now

70.6

Mathews to Hafeez, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez flicks it away to fine leg for a single to end the over

70.5

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez drives it with an angled bat to the man at mid-wicket

70.4

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez drives it to the man at cover

70.3

Mathews to Hafeez, FOUR, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez drives it off the front foot to long off for a boundary, the partnership between Hafeez and Azhar Ali is now 200

70.2

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, pitched up on middle and leg, Hafeez drives it with an angled bat to the man at mid-wicket

70.1

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar Ali pushes it with an angled bat to mid on for a single

Angelo Mathews [9.0-1-35-1] is back into the attack

69.6

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, pushed through on leg stump, Hafeez tries to flick it away but misses and gets struck on the thigh pad

69.5

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted on middle, Azhar Ali comes down the track and pushes it to mid wicket for an easy single. The batsmen are picking the gaps quite easily

69.4

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Hafeez whips it away to deep mid wicket for a single

69.3

Randiv to Hafeez, 2 runs, short and wide outside the off stump, Hafeez cuts it away with ease to deep backward point for a couple

69.2

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, loopy delivery on the off stump, pitches and comes in to the right hander. Azhar Ali opens the face of the bat and pushes it to point

69.1

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Hafeez drives it with an angled bat to mid on for a single

68.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery outsie the off stump, Hafeez drives it to cover point for an easy single

68.5

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali taps it square of the wicket and scampers through for a single

68.4

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez opens the face of the bat and pushes it to deep backward point for a single

68.3

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez tucks it away towards the man at mid-wicket

68.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez punches it off the back foot, square of the wicket for a couple

68.1

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar Ali flicks it away to backward square leg for a single

67.6

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, pushed through on middle, Azhar Ali pushes it with an angled bat to mid on for a single

67.5

Randiv to Azhar Ali, FOUR, good use of the feet! Flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali comes down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it through the line to extra cover for a boundary

67.4

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Azhar Ali pushes it with an angled bat to the man at mid-wicket

67.3

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, flighted outside the off stump, Hafeez drives it to mid off for a single

67.2

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, pushed through outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it to cover for a single

67.1

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali defnds it back towards the bowler

Suraj Randiv [14.0-0-56-0] is back into the attack

66.6

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, leg byes, 1 run, fuller length delivery on leg stump, Azhar Ali tries to flick it away but misses and gets struck on the pad. The ball trickles away towards square leg and the batsmen pinch a single

66.5

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, banged in short outside the off stump, Azhar Ali gets out of the line of the delivery and lets it go through to the keeper

66.5

Pradeep to Hafeez, no ball, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and drives it through the line to mid off for a single. Pradeep over steps and concedes a no ball

66.4

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it off the back foot, square of the wicket for a comfotable single

66.3

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, short and wide outside the off stump, Hafeez cuts it off the back foot square of the wicket for a single

66.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, pitched up on middle, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and drives it straight. The ball crashes into the stumps at the non striker's end. Thankfully for Azhar Ali, Pradeep didn't get a touch on it

66.1

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to deep backward point for a single

Nuwan Pradeep [9.0-3-35-0] is back into the attack

65.6

Herath to Hafeez, no run, pushed through outside the line of leg stump, Hafeez tries to flick it away but misses and gets struck on the thigh pad

65.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it to deep extra cover for a single

65.4

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, pushed through on middle and leg, Hafeez tucks it away towards mid wicket for a single

This is the highest partnership for the 3rd wicket for Pakistan at the SSC

65.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Azhar Ali drives it to sweeper cover for a single

65.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to the man at cover

65.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter outside the off stump, Azhar Ali punches it towards the man at cover

64.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and defends it towards the fielder at cover

64.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez punches it towards the man at mid-off

64.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar Ali pushes it to mid on for a single

64.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to the man at cover

64.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez tucks it off his hips towards mid wicket for an easy single

64.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez defends it towards the man at mid-wicket

63.6

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, on middle and leg, Hafeez flicks it away to square leg for a single

63.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flatter on the off stump, Azhar Ali pushes it to cover for a single

63.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on middle, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and defends it watchfully back towards the bowler

63.3

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, flatter on the off stump from around the wicket, Hafeez taps it to cover point and scampers through for a single

63.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

63.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to long off for a single

This pitch isn't going anywhere really. The curators have to sit down and think about the sort of pitches they are producing. Perhaps it is time for the ICC to intervene and set a few standards. That discussion might not find as much resistance as the DRS and would be very valuable too. With the current situation, a draw is almost certain unless the pitch changes drastically or one of the teams throw their wickets away.

62.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, length ball on the off stump, Hafeez pushes it off the front foot towards the man at mid-on

62.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez pushes it with an angled bat towards mid-wicket

62.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez gets behind the line of the delivery and punches it back to the bowler

62.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez punches it towards the man at cover

62.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez punches it towards the man at mid-on

62.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez defends it back towards the bowler

61.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Azhar Ali comes down the track and defends it back to the bowler

61.5

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, short outside the off stump, Hafeez cuts it away to deep backward point for a single

61.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted outside the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it to sweeper cover for a single

61.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Azhar Ali defends it back to the bowler

61.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, tossed up on middle, Azhar Ali gets outside the line of the delivery and paddle sweeps it down to fine leg for a couple. That brings up his half century, his 14th in Tests

61.1

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, short outside the off stump, Hafeez cuts it away to sweeper cover for a single

60.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up a little more on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

60.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar Ali pushes it back to the bowler

60.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 3 runs, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Hafeez flicks it away to deep mid wicket. Sangakkara dives near the ropes and pulls the ball into play before it goes over. Good effort from the man who would normally be behind the stumps

60.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez drives it back to the bowler

60.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, FOUR, you can't bowl short on this track, that just sat up and asked to be hit! Short on the off stump, Hafeez picks the length early, waits on it and pulls it away rather uppishly to deep mid wicket for a boundary. The partnership between Hafeez and Azhar Ali is now 150

60.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Azhar Ali gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away to fine leg for a comfortable single

59.6

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted on the off stump, Hafeez drives it to the man at cover

59.5

Herath to Hafeez, no run, pushed through outside the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the back foot, opens the face of the bat and runs it down towards backward point

59.4

Herath to Hafeez, 2 runs, flatter outside the off stump, Hafeez cuts it down late to third man for a couple

59.3

Herath to Hafeez, FOUR, good footwork! Tossed up on middle and leg, Hafeez charges down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and lofts it over the infield to the long on fence

59.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted on middle, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and defends it back towards the bowler

59.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short outside the off stump, Azhar Ali backs away and cuts it with ease, square of the wicket for a single

58.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez drives it to the man at cover

58.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, angled in to the right hander. Hafeez punches it with an angled bat towards the man at mid-on

58.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Hafeez punches it back towards the bowler

58.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Azhar Ali drives it off the front foot to mid off and rushes through for a single. Dilshan the fielder at that position has a shy at the non striker's end but misses and he looks a little disappointed about it too

58.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Azhar Ali gets a litte squared up and defends it towards point

58.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Azhar Ali pushes it with an angled bat towards the man at mid-wicket

Nuwan Kulasekara [12.0-2-39-0] is back into the attack

This pitch doesn't seem to have anything in it for the bowlers. Sure, Test cricket is unique and is wonderful to watch but pitches like this are just killing the quality of cricket.

57.6

Herath to Hafeez, no run, slightly quicker and shorter just outside the off stump, Hafeez tries to cut it away late but gets beaten by the bounce

57.5

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hafeez gets onto the front foot and drives it back to the bowler

57.4

Herath to Azhar Ali, leg byes, 1 run, angled down the leg side, Azhar Ali tries to tuck it away but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pad, down to short fine leg

57.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through on middle, Azhar Ali comes forward and turns it towards mid-wicket

57.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted on the off stump, Azhar Ali comes down the track and drives it along the ground to the man at mid-off

57.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on midle and leg, Azhar Ali drives it with an angled bat towards mid-on

The pplayers are out for the final session

Pakistan's session, rather Hafeez's session. He came into this Test under a huge cloud, looked all but convincing in the first session where he scratched around for his 20 runs. It was a complete transformation in the second session as he added 85 more runs to his personal tally and helped Pakistan amass 123 for the session. In the process, he completed his 5th Test ton. Azhar Ali was the perfect foil as he inched his way towards yet another fifty. The bowling looked shoddy while the fielding was not upto the usual standards. The no-ball incident just summarized the whole session for the hosts. Do join us in a short while for the final session.

56.6

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, Mathews ends the session with another short bouncer, Hafeez ducks under it. That will be tea on day 1

Mathews to Hafeez, FOUR, this is like adding some salt to the wounds, Mathews bangs this one short again, Hafeez rocks back and pulls it behind square, Kula gets across but can't stop the ball cleanly, another boundary for Hafeez

56.3

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, full ball outside off, Hafeez gets forward and drives it to cover

56.2

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

56.2

Mathews to Hafeez, no ball, Oh Dear! Mathews oversteps and Hafeez has another escape. This was short and angling down the leg, extra pace and bounce on that, Hafeez looks to pull and gets a glove on that, Prasanna Jayawardene dived to his left and completed a fine catch. Umpire Gould wanted to have a look at where Mathews' front foot landed, replays suggested that he was just over. Hafeez survives

56.1

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, full and on the stumps, tucked towards mid-wicket

55.6

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, flighted delivery on the pads, worked wide of mid-on for an easy run

55.5

Herath to Hafeez, no run, slower through the air and on off, defended solidly

55.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted delivery outside off, punched to Mahela at short extra cover

55.3

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off and spinning away, Azhar Ali drives with an open face wide of mid-off for a single

55.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Herath gives this one more air and on off, solidly defended

55.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery on off, Azhar Ali gets back and defends it

Rangana Herath [12.0-1-49-0] is back into the attack

54.6

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Azhar Ali drives a full ball wide of Dilshan at mid-off and hares across for an easy single

54.5

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

54.4

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery outside off, Azhar Ali has a lazy poke at that, gets an inside edge back onto his pads

54.3

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, short of a length delivery outside off, that one stayed a tad low, punched towards cover point

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, full ball outside off, Azhar Ali plays away from his body and drives it towards cover

53.6

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, Randiv tosses this one outside off, dabbed towards backward point

53.5

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the stumps, pushed towards the onside

53.4

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Azhar Ali skips down the track to a well flighted delivery and clips it to mid-wicket for a single

53.3

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Azhar Ali gets across in defence

53.2

Randiv to Azhar Ali, FOUR, loopy delivery outside off, Azhar Ali gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it with an open face past extra cover for a boundary

53.1

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, 5th Test hundred for Hafeez, a much needed one for the man who has been under some pressure, flatter and on the pads, tucked behind square for a single, removes the helmet and soaks in the admiration from the dressing room, performs the sajda, welcome relief for him

52.6

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, short and angling well down the leg, easy leave for Azhar Ali

52.5

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, tad fuller and in the channel outside off, Azhar Ali gets well forward in defence

52.4

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside off, defended back towards the bowler

52.3

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, full ball outside off just outside off, does not force Azhar Ali play at that though

52.2

Mathews to Hafeez, 1 run, short and outside off, Hafeez leans back and cuts it to deep point for a single, moves onto 99

52.1

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

Angelo Mathews [6.0-1-28-1] is back into the attack

51.6

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, trifle short and on the stumps, Hafeez rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single

51.5

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Randiv flights this one on the stumps, driven to deep mid-on for a single

51.4

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, Randiv gives this one more air and on the pads, turned towards the onside

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, full ball on the pads, tucked away to deep mid-wicket, brings up the 200 for Pakistan

51.1

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, flighted delivery on the pads, Hafeez gets back in defence

50.6

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, FOUR, gorgeous! Overpitched and outside off, Azhar Ali leans forward and creams it on the half volley past cover. Rameez Raja says that it is the shot of the day, can't see anything better than that

50.5

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, FOUR, nicely down by Azhar Ali, Pradeep attempts a yorker and looses his footing, ends up offering a low full toss which is gleefully clipped away wide of mid-wicket for a boundary

50.4

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, no run, short of a length delivery outside off, defended back towards the bowler

50.3

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, short delivery on the stumps, Hafeez rolls his wrists and keeps the pull down towards Kula at fine leg

50.2

Pradeep to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short of a length delivery on the hips, Azhar Ali gets inside the line and tucks it towards square leg for a single

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through in the corridor outside off, defended towards the off-side

42.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Herath tosses this one outside off, workked towards cover, Hafeez wanted a single but is sent back

42.4

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, full ball on the stumps, worked wide of mid-on for a single

42.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, Herath slows this one on a length around middle, defended towards the onside

42.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flatter and outside off, Azhar Ali punches it towards sweeper cover for a single

42.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, quicker delivery outside off, played back to the bowler

41.6

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Randiv drifts this one on the pads, nudged away in front of square for a single

41.5

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, slow loopy delivery from Randiv, Azhar Ali almost yorked himself as he skipped down the track, manages to jam it back towards the bowler

41.4

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, Randiv tosses this one outside off, defended back towards the bowler

41.3

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, flighted delivery on the pads, Hafeez clips it to the left of short leg for a single

41.2

Randiv to Hafeez, 2 runs, nicely down by Hafeez, this was dropped short outside off and spins back in, Hafeez waits for the ball, opens the face of the bat and steers it behind point for a couple

41.1

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Randiv flights this one on the pads, worked away towards mid-wicket for a single

40.6

Herath to Hafeez, no run, Herath slows this one on an off-stump line, played back towards the bowler

40.5

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up outside off and holding its line, Hafeez dabs it to backward point

40.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted on a leg stump line, Hafeez defends it towards the onside

40.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Hafeez defends it solidly

40.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Herath gives this one more air and outside off, Azhar Ali laps it behind square for a single

40.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, pushed through by Herath, Azhar Ali gets back in defence

39.6

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the stumps, played back towards the bowler

39.5

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, Randiv flights this one outside off, defended cautiously

39.4

Randiv to Hafeez, FOUR, good effort from Kula, Hafeez skipped down the track, does not get to the pitch of the ball, goes through with the lofted shot, gets more off a slice then the middle, Kula runs back from mid-on, gets both hands on it but can't hold onto it, the ball bounces over the ropes. Lucky escape for Hafeez

39.3

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, Randiv gives this one more air, defended back towards the bowler

39.2

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, flighted delivery on off, Hafeez gets well forward in defence

39.1

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps, driven towards deep mid-on for an easy single

38.6

Herath to Hafeez, FOUR, fab shot, Hafeez skips down the track to a well flighted delivery outside off, gets to the pitch of the ball and lofts it to the right of long off for another boundary

38.5

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, touch shorter and outside off, cut square on the off-side for a single

38.4

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, full ball on the stumps, nudged wide of mid-on for a single

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flatter and outside off, punched square on the off-side for a single

38.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, slower through the air and outside off, defended back towards the bowler

37.6

Randiv to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted delivery on the off-stump line, Azhar Ali plants his front foot across and clips it towards mid-wicket for a single

37.5

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, full and outside off, Azhar Ali eases it towards the onside

37.4

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up slower and outside off, Azhar Ali skips down the track and drives it back towards the bowler

37.3

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, on a length around middle, turned towards the onside, Azhar Ali wanted a single, sent back by Hafeez

37.2

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up outside off and holding its line, Azhar Ali gets across in defence

37.1

Randiv to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up outside off, Azhar Ali gets forward and punches it back to the bowler

Suraj Randiv [5.0-0-23-0] is back into the attack

Mahela was moving from slip towards the onside in anticipation of the sweep shot. Taufel has a word with him, you cannot change your fielding stance before the ball is bowled by the bowler, according to ICC rules

Hafeez has tripled his score in a span of 35 minutes after lunch. Pakistan are motoring along at a very good rate.

36.6

Herath to Hafeez, 2 runs, quicker delivery on the stumps, Hafeez gets well across and laps it fine for another couple

36.5

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on off, Hafeez gets well forward in defence

36.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flighted delivery on the middle, no hint of any spin, Hafeez lunges forward in defence

36.3

Herath to Hafeez, FOUR, nicely done by Hafeez, short and outside off, Hafeez rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side for a boundary

36.2

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Herath skips down the track to a well flighted delivery and drives it to mid-on, calls for a quick single, easily done in the end

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, FOUR, FIFTY for Hafeez, he has flourished after the luncheon interval, this was short and outside off, Hafeez rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side past point for a boundary. 8th fifty for the Pakistan opener

Herath to Hafeez, 5 runs, bonus runs for Hafeez, this was short and outside off, Hafeez cuts it towards cover point and calls for a quick single, Angelo Mathews attacks the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end, he misses and there is no back up either, unnecessary runs given away

34.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, pushed through outside off, Hafeez gets back and cuts it to cover

34.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Hafeez gives the charge, mistimes a drive towards mid-on

34.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, short and wide outside off, Hafeez cuts but can't beat the man at backward point

34.1

Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Azhar Ali skips down the track and drives it to deep mid-off for a single

33.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, FOUR, edged and four, safe shot in the end from Hafeez, probing line from Kula, full and outside off, Hafeez gets a thick outside edge that evades the diving gully fielder and races away to the fence

33.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, full ball in the corridor outside off, defended towards cover point

33.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, lovely length from Kula, this was full and drifts away ever so slightly, Hafeez is sucked into a fatal push, nearly gets the outside edge

33.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, tad full and outside off, Hafeez gets forward and defends it towards cover, he wants a single but is sent back by his partner

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, on a length around off, Hafeez presses well forward and defends it towards cover

32.6

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, short and outside off, Hafeez rocks back and mistimes a cut towards cover point, retains the strike with that run

32.5

Herath to Hafeez, no run, pushed through outside off and angloing away, Hafeez skips down the track and defends it back towards the bowler

32.4

Herath to Hafeez, 2 runs, Hafeez gets the lap sweep going, this was flighted on middle, Hafeez gets across and sweeps it very fine for a couple

32.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, Herath floats this one outside off, defended solidly

32.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, full ball on the stumps, Hafeez chips down the track and drives it back to the bowler

32.1

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up outside off and holding its line, left alone

31.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, on a length around off, Azhar Ali presses forward in defence

31.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, full ball outside off, Azhar Ali gets well forward and defends it solidly

31.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, another short bumper on the stumps, Azhar Ali ducks underneath it with ease

31.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, short delivery on the stumps, Azhar Ali rocks back, rolls his wrists and pulls it behind square. Pradeep does well to dive across near the fence and keeps the batsmen down to a couple

31.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery on a channel around off, Azhar Ali gets well forward in defence

31.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Hafeez gets back and punches it to the right of Dilshan at mid-off who does well to keep them down to a single

30.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, Herath drops one short and outside off, Azhar Ali rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side bisecting the two men for a couple, the return is poor and the back up misfieldsw as well, the batsmen decide against an extra run

30.5

Herath to Hafeez, 3 runs, quicker delivery that darts back in after pitching, Hafeez gets back and clips it in the gap between mid-wicket and mid-on for an easy three, good start after lunch by Hafeez

30.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, much slower through the air and a hint of spin away, Hafeez defends it towards the off-side

30.3

Herath to Hafeez, FOUR, fab shot, this was tossed up on off, Hafeez gets to the pitch of the ball, rolls his wrists and sweeps it in front of square for another boundary

30.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on off, Hafeez gets a good stride forward in defence

30.1

Herath to Hafeez, FOUR, nicely down by Hafeez, pre-meditated sweep, this was flighted on a length around off, Hafeez gets across and laps it very fine behind the keeper for a boundary, brings up Pakistan's 100

29.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, on a length outside off, Azhar Ali presses well forward and blocks it solidly

29.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, tad full and outside off, Azhar Ali gets a good stride forward and defends it towards cover

29.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, full ball outside off and holding its line, Azhar Ali mistimes a drive towards the onside

29.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good channel from Nuwan Kulasekara, this one pitches outside off and moves away a fraction, Azhar Ali pokes at that and is beaten

Herath to Hafeez, no run, tossed up on the middle, Hafeez gets forward and pushes it back towards the bowler

a slip, gully and a silly point in place

Welcome back.. It should be another solid session of batting if the first session was any indication. Herath will start proceedings

Pakistan's session that, thanks to a gritty opening stand. The pacers did find some help early on after Mahela chose to bowl but Taufeeq Umar and Hafeez countered it well. Umar grew in confidence and was the man responsible for keeping the Lankan bowlers under pressure even as hafeez tried to grind his way back to form. Mathews' strike late in the session helped pull things back a bit for Sri Lanka but the bowlers still have a long day ahead of them. Join us in a 12:40 PM IST to see how the rest of the day pans out.

27.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, full and on the off, Azhar Ali turns it to mid wicket and that will be lunch on day one.

27.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, banged in short now by Nuwan Kulasekara and Azhar Ali is quick to duck under

27.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, outside off and Azhar Ali has no problems in shouldering arms

27.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, good length and just outside off, Azhar Ali stands up tall and knocks it on the offside

Nuwan Kulasekara to Azhar Ali, no run, full and on the off, Azhar Ali defends it solidly down the track

25.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 3 runs, slanted in once more and Hafeez works it between mid wicket and mid on again, Mathews runs after it gingerly but an easy three taken

25.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 2 runs, full and angled in, Hafeez turns it nicely between mid wicket and mid on for a couple

25.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, short of length and outside off, Hafeez leans back and dabs it to point

Nuwan Kulasekara [6.0-0-19-0] is back into the attack

24.6

Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, sliding on, Azhar Ali turns it to short leg

24.5

Herath to Hafeez, 1 run, given a lot of air, Hafeez punches it to mid off and sets off immediately for a quick single. Pradeep hits the stumps at the non striker's end but Hafeez had made his ground quite easily.

24.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, floated up, Hafeez waits for it and blocks well

24.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, flat and outside off, Hafeez defends it to cover

24.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, short and wide outside off, Hafeez cuts it straight to point

24.1

Herath to Hafeez, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Hafeez lunges out to block

23.6

Mathews to Hafeez, 1 run, full and on the leg, Hafeez flicks it hard to fine leg for just a single

23.5

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, banged in short by Mathews, Hafeez ducks under quickly

23.4

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, angled in again, Azhar Ali turns it wide of mid on again and scampers across for a quick single

23.3

Mathews to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, angled in again, Azhar Ali reaches out and turns it firmly through mid wicket for a couple

Mathews to Azhar Ali, FOUR, full and angled in. Azhar Ali gets a good stride forward and drives it firmly through mid wicket for a boundary. Great way to get off the mark

22.6

Herath to Hafeez, no run, sliding on, Hafeez stands up tall and knocks it to cover

22.5

Herath to Hafeez, no run, skidding on, Hafeez pushes it past Herath

22.4

Herath to Hafeez, no run, sliding on, Hafeez pushes it to mid on

22.3

Herath to Hafeez, no run, floated up outside off and turning away sharply, Hafeez is beaten all ends up

22.2

Herath to Hafeez, no run, pitched up outside off, Hafeez drives it hard but a good stop at short extra cover prevents any run being taken

22.1

Herath to Hafeez, no run, sliding on outside off, Hafeez plays a half hearted poke but pulls away late

Rangana Herath, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

Two slips in place now.

21.6

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, outside off again, Azhar Ali lets it go through to the keeper

21.5

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, outside off now, Azhar Ali watches it well and shoulders arms

21.4

Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, angled in, Azhar Ali defends it solidly

Azhar Ali, right handed bat, comes to the crease

21.3

Mathews to Umar, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! Just what Sri Lanka needed. Mathews keeps it outside off from round the wicket and Umar tries to cut it hard but only manages to get a thin bottom edge. Prasanna takes a very sharp catch standing up to the stumps. End of a fine knock but Umar will be kicking himelf for having thrown it away. he had the Lankans under the mat all the while until now. Umar c Prasanna Jayawardene b Mathews 65(74) [4s-12]

Mathews to Umar, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

21.2

Mathews to Umar, no run, full and on the off, Umar defends it solidly back to Mathews

21.1

Mathews to Umar, FOUR, right in the slot for the drive. Umar comes on the frontfoot and drives it on the up and perfectly in the gap through extra cover for a boundary

20.6

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, given a lot of air again, Hafeez reaches out to turn it to mid wicket

20.5

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, turn and bounce for Randiv, it hits Hafeez on the thigh

20.4

Randiv to Umar, 1 run, skidding on, Umar gets back and dabs it past point for one

20.3

Randiv to Umar, FOUR, the boundaries continue to flow. It was pitched up and Umar lofts it against the turn in the vacant mid wicket area. Nicely executed.

20.2

Randiv to Umar, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Umar gets back and turns it past square leg

20.1

Randiv to Umar, no run, floated up, Umar comes on the frontfoot and blocks it well

19.6

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, good length and outside off, Hafeez offers no shot

19.5

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, pitched up, Hafeez lunges out to block

19.4

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, pitched up, Hafeez defends it solidly down the track

19.3

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, pitched up again, Hafeez defends it watchfully

19.2

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, full and on the off, Hafeez defends it solidly

19.1

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, pitched up and moving away a bit outside off, Hafeez pokes out quite limply and misses

18.6

Randiv to Umar, no run, sliding on outside off, Umar shoulders arms

18.5

Randiv to Umar, no run, floated up again, Umar lunges out to block it on the offside

18.4

Randiv to Umar, 2 runs, sliding on, Umar stands up and works it through mid wickt a couple

18.3

Randiv to Umar, no run, tossed up on off, Umar defends it solidly this time

18.2

Randiv to Umar, FOUR, Umar is pinging the third man fence today. This was unintentional though. Randiv drew him forward with a flighted delivery and caught the edge with one turning away. fortunately for Umar it flew past the lone man at slip

18.1

Randiv to Hafeez, leg byes, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Hafeez reaches out to flick but misses and is hit high on the pads, he steals one for it

17.6

Mathews to Umar, FOUR, very similar to the previous shot, short and wide outside off, Umar cuts it hard between gully and point for another boundary to bring up his 14th Test FIFTY. This has been a knock with a lot of confidence.

17.5

Mathews to Umar, FOUR, some width outside off now, Umar leans back and dabs it nicely behind square on the offside for a boundary

17.4

Mathews to Umar, no run, Umar walks down again and shoulders arms, Prasanna shows some cheekiness by having a shy at the stumps even while looking towards slips but Umar was alert to it and well in

17.3

Mathews to Umar, no run, Umar is taking a good stride down the track even as Mathews is running in, defended solidly

17.2

Mathews to Umar, no run, pitched up and on the off now, Umar defends it solidly

17.1

Mathews to Umar, FOUR, short and wide outside off, asking to be hit and Umar obliges. He reaches out and cuts it really hard past the man at point to welcome Mathews for a new spell

Angelo Mathews [2.0-0-4-0] is back into the attack

16.6

Randiv to Umar, 1 run, floated up on the middle and leg, Umar turns it down to deep square leg and retains the strike with that run

16.5

Randiv to Umar, no run, slightly shorter, Umar goes for the cut but is done in by the extra bounce

16.4

Randiv to Umar, FOUR, Randiv drifts onto leg from round the wicket and Umar accepts it gleefully, flicked down very fine for another boundary

16.3

Randiv to Hafeez, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Hafeez plays it uppishly behind square on the onside for a single

16.2

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, nicely tossed up again, Hafeez watches it well and defends it with a straight bat

16.1

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, nicely tossed up outside off, Hafeez defends it well

15.6

Pradeep to Umar, no run, on the fuller side now outside off, Umar taps it to point

15.5

Pradeep to Umar, no run, another short one from Pradeep and Umar ducks under again

15.4

Pradeep to Umar, no run, good length and just outside off, Umar hangs back and knocks it to cover

15.3

Pradeep to Umar, no run, full and outside off, Umar drives it straight to the fielder at mid off

15.2

Pradeep to Umar, no run, short again and moving across late too, Prasanna has a hard time collecting it but does well

15.1

Pradeep to Umar, no run, Pradeep bangs it in short and Umar ducks under it wisely

14.6

Randiv to Umar, 1 run, floated up, Umar punches it past a diving Randiv to mid off for a quick single

14.5

Randiv to Umar, no run, on the off now, Umar defends it solidly on the frontfoot

14.4

Randiv to Umar, FOUR, this one straightens a bit after pitching outside off, Umar leans back and dabs it neatly past the man at slip to pick up a boundary

14.3

Randiv to Umar, no run, outside off now, Umar leans out and holds his stance as he lets the keeper take it

14.2

Randiv to Umar, no run, slow through the air and outside off, Umar is made to reach out to block again

14.1

Randiv to Umar, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Umar lunges out to defend

Drinks are on the field now

13.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length and just outside off, Hafeez taps it to cover

13.5

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, full and just outside off, Hafeez comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to mid off

13.4

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Umar turns it down to deep mid wicket

13.3

Pradeep to Umar, no run, full and just outside off, Umar defends it to point

13.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, 1 run, full and outside off, Hafeez knocks it to the man at deep point for one more

13.1

Pradeep to Umar, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Umar works it through mid wicket for an easy single

12.6

Randiv to Hafeez, no run, flighted again, Hafeez reaches out and pushes it to extra cover

12.5

Randiv to Umar, 1 run, on the leg now, Umar gets back and turns it down to deep backwrard square leg

12.4

Randiv to Umar, no run, Randiv floates it up again, Umar stretches out and blocks well

12.3

Randiv to Umar, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Umar defends it on the onside

12.2

Randiv to Umar, no run, floated up outside off, Umar defends it well

12.1

Randiv to Umar, no run, sliding down the legside, Prasanna does well to get across quickly and stop it

Suraj Randiv, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

A short leg and a slip in place for Randiv. He starts from round the wicket.

11.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Hafeez punches it to mid on again

11.5

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, pitched up and very straight, Hafeez taps it to mid on

11.4

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, Pradeep digs it in short now and Hafeez is quick to duck under it

11.3

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, angled in again, Hafeez turns it to mid wicket

11.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, angled in now, Hafeez stands up and whips it to square leg

11.1

Pradeep to Hafeez, FOUR, Hafeez is finding his groove now. This was slightly overpitched and Hafeez leans into the drive and creams it past mid off for a boundary.

10.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, 2 runs, full and on the middle and leg, Umar works it through square leg for an easy couple

10.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, full and on the off, Umar defends it well

10.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, angled across, Umar pushes out and tries to work it down to third man but misses

The keeper comes up to the stumps again to prevent Umar from walking out.

10.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, full and straight, Umar defends it wekk

10.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, a very confident appeal from the Sri Lankans. This struck him in line with middle alright but it was also pitching way outside leg. Umar did well to actually walks down the track a fair bit too.

10.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, on the middle and leg, Umar misses the flick and is hit on the thigh

9.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, a little fuller, Hafeez leans forward and pushes it to mid on

9.5

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length and outside off, Hafeez lifts the bat over his head

9.4

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, full and straight. Hafeez presents a straight bat as he knocks it to mid on

9.3

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, angled in now, Hafeez gets a thick inside edge onto his pads as he tries to block

9.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, good length and just outside off, slight movement away too. Hafeez does well not to go hard at it but he is squared up and the thick edge does not carry to third slip.

9.1

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, full and on the off, Hafeez defends it solidly

8.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, keeper standing up once again and Umar leaves as he sees it angled across

8.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, 3 runs, pitched up and outside off, Hafeez hangs back and punches it neatly through extra cover, it stops up near the boundary but Hafeez gets an easy three

8.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, slanted in again, Hafeez walks across and tries to turn it on the onside but misses and is hit on the thigh

8.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, angled in by Kula, Hafeez plays it very late and defends

8.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, pitched up and outside off, Hafeez pushes it to mid off

8.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, full and outside off, Hafeez reaches out and guides it to point

7.6

Pradeep to Umar, no run, Pradeep goes slightly shorter this time and keeps it around off, Umar leaves it watchfully

7.5

Pradeep to Umar, FOUR, Umar is unleashing some strong drives here. This was pitched up again and Umar plays it on the up and well wide of the man at mid off for another boundary

7.4

Pradeep to Umar, no run, full again, Umar punches it straight back to Pradeep

7.3

Pradeep to Umar, FOUR, pitched up, Umar goes hard at this one and strikes it straight down the ground, incredibly, with a horizontal bat. Herath tries to chase it down but only remains a spectator as the balls skids past the ropes

7.2

Pradeep to Umar, no run, very straight now, Umar tucks it to mid wicket

7.1

Pradeep to Umar, no run, full and on the off, Umar thumps it hard to mid off

6.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, good length and outside off, Hafeez offers no shot

6.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Hafeez, no run, pitched up and on the off, Hafeez defends it watchfully

6.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, 1 run, angled in again, Umar goes for a full blooded drive but gets a thick inside edge that shoots down to deep backward square leg

6.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, angled in, Umar defends it solidly down the track

6.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, FOUR, the keeper comes up to the stumps now and Nuwan Kulasekara angles it in from round the wicket, Umar shuffles across and flicks it neatly through mid wicket for a boundary

6.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, full and outside off, Umar drives it well but straight to the fielder at cover

5.6

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, outside off again, it does not tempt Hafeez into playing

5.5

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, well outside off again, Hafeez shoulders arms

5.4

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, Pradeep is hitting some good pace and is getting good away shape too, Hafeez shoulders arms

5.3

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, slightly shorter and outside off now, Hafeez chops it to gully

5.2

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, a beauty now. It was pitched up around off stump and shapes away late. Hafeez is squared up and rather fortunate not to have nicked it.

5.1

Pradeep to Hafeez, no run, Pradeep starts with one well outside off, Hafeez leaves it without any trouble

Nuwan Pradeep, comes into the attack

4.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, 2 runs, on the middle and leg, Umar tucks it wide of fine leg for a couple

4.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara keeps it outside off from round the wicket now, Umar pokes out without much footwork but is beaten

4.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, angled across, Umar prefers to leave this one

4.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, just outside off again, Umar taps it to gully once more

4.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, good line and length, Umar presses forward and guides it to gully

4.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara keeps it wide outside off, Umar swishes hard but does not make any contact

3.6

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, pitched up and on the off, Hafeez leans out and blocks it to cover

3.5

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, too far outside off to interest Hafeez, left alone

3.4

Mathews to Umar, 1 run, full and on the middle and leg, Umar turns it wide of mid on for another quick single

3.3

Mathews to Umar, no run, full again, Umar comes on the frontfoot and drives it hard but Dilshan dives across at extra cover to stop a certain boundary

3.2

Mathews to Hafeez, 1 run, full and on the off, Hafeez plays it soft hands between cover and mid off for a quick single

3.1

Mathews to Hafeez, no run, on the off, Hafeez comes on the frontfoot and taps it to point

2.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, This is turning out to be a good contest. Excellent reply from Nuwan Kulasekara. It was pitched up and just outside off, Umar pushes out limply but is beaten

2.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, FOUR, slightly overpitched and some width too for Umar to free his arms. He leans forward and packs a punch into the drive to send it racing to the cover fence. First boundary of the game.

2.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Umar flicks it straight to the fielder at square leg

2.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Umar, 2 runs, good cricket from both Umar and Nuwan Kulasekara. This was pitched up and angling away, Umar allows it to reach him and pushes it gently through the covers for a couple

Misbah: Everyone's hurt to lose the ODI series and then the first Test. The boys are keen to come back. Umar Gul has a slight niggle so Cheema comes in for him. I would have batted first anyway.

Mahela: We are going to bowl first. It's a bit of a tough call but we have played enough cricket here to realise that there will be some assistance for the bowlers early on. There has been a bit of a rain in the last few days. We are going in with the same team.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to field

Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all to the 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan from the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. A massive win at Galle has ensured that the hosts enjoy a 1-0 lead in the series. Pakistan will gladly welcome back their skipper, Misbah-ul-haq who missed the first Test due to suspension. Will Pakistan make any more changes? Will Sri Lanka retain the winning combination? Toss in 15 minutes..

Preview by Pradeep K

Galle has been Sri Lanka's fort for quite some time and it was no surprise when they beat Pakistan by a record margin to go 1-0 up in the 3 Test series. But the gloss of the win was lost in a sea of poor umpiring decisions and the subsequent unavailability of the DRS which became the talk of the town. Pakistan exercised the right to complain after a majority of the wrong decisions went against them. The eventful happenings of the first Test has overshadowed both teams' preparations for the second test. The Sinhalese Sports Club is the venue for the second Test and it also gives the visitors a chance to square the series.

Sri Lanka: Despite all the umpiring howlers, it was evident that the hosts played the better cricket at Galle. The batting was sharp with Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara notching up centuries. The bowling then added to Pakistan's misery to ensure an easy victory. Rangana Herath was the stand-out performer once again. He has come of age ever since the retirement of Muttiah Muralitharan and has led his team to some impressive results. He got some good support from Suraj Randiv while Nuwan Kulasekara continued his habit of tormenting Pakistan. In short, it was an all-round show from the hosts who enjoy a 11-4 W/L record at Galle.

Pakistan: Notwithstanding all the issues with the umpiring, the visitors will be the first one to accept that their overall game was pretty poor at Galle. Mohammad Hafeez, the stand-in captain struggled to get his act together while Azhar Ali had a rare double failure. The absence of Misbah-ul-Haq told on the visitors as they missed his reassuring batting and calm captaincy. Asad Shafiq and Younis Khan did chip in with eighties in the second knock but Pakistan were always fighting a losing battle. The fielding was shoddy, though a lot better than the ODI series and the bowlers toiled hard without looking like running through the batting line-up of Sri Lanka. The visitors will need a much improved display on what is usually a bowler's graveyard at the SSC to go into the final Test with the series tied.

Trivia: Kumar Sangakkara became only the second batsmen after Andy Flower to be left stranded on 199 in a Test innings.Sri Lanka last won a Test series in 2009 with the opponents being New Zealand. The win at Galle was just their third victory since the retirement of Muralitharan.

Quotes:The ICC must take it upon themselves to fund the system for the boards which cannot afford to, instead of leaving it to them to decide whether they use it or not - Mahela Jayawardene pleads for the UDRS.It is a credit that way they took the bad decisions. I have no intention of reporting anyone nor have I reported anyone to the board - Pakistan manager, Naved Cheema is proud of the way his players conducted themselves.